Beyond the Crystal Looking Glass

You know, for many many years I have inwardly longed for a life of peace, meditation and a way of eating that coincided with this. But I believed in all the diet fads and the "western" way of thinking and eating and exercising. I had to do hard aerobics, eat protein and fat, lift weights, be "strong". But my blood type says otherwise. Historically, Type A came evolved from Type O when hunting ground started becoming sparce and we had to start planting ans harvesting our own food, building communities and footholds in stable locations. Type A's generally do better on a more vegetarian diet w/ yoga and tai chi or dancing and other moderate stress-reducing activities, including meditation. It's all in me blood, lol. I have been eating and exercising more for a Type O diet. According to what I've read of other peoples' stories, it can take anywhere from two weeks to five or six months and up to one year to see health benefits. I'm not worried about weight loss anymore. I want to stop feeling sick all the time. Stop being in pain. It has been worse since trying to do the Protein Type from MTD. While it would have nice to just eat meat all the time, easier here in the states to do, it just does make me feel well. 

What I have learned so far from all my trials and errors - I am lactose intolerant. Period. I can not eat red meat and pork and tolerate it very well. I do not like celery and asparagus no matter how good they are for me ;) And some veggies, like artichoke, I won't cook even if I buy it and have all the good intentions of doing so. I love fruit. I need more raw foods. Sugar and me do not mix well. I would MUCH rather dance or do yoga than to force myself into running or some other hard cardio exercise. I'm a very adaptable cook. I love researching things, lol. I'm not a quitter, I will keep looking for the solution. 

We all are really truly different in our needs.

Thai, Sukhothai style
Seated Buddha, 14th-15th century
H. 22"


Absolutely beautiful. I remember seeing this statue at the museum and I can't even describe the feelings it emanated. Peacem love, well-being just name a few. I saw these and another one w/ a different hand positioning at one of the stores in the Springs. I wanted a statue of the buddha I saw at the museum but couldn't remember which one it was. I'm wishing I got the one w/ te differing hand positions after finally seeing this one again that is at the museum. But I had to share this. It is so beautiful. I wish the museum was open when I had time off so I could go w/ friends when they're off and visit the museum again.