Recently, I embarked on a 30-day "clean-eating" journey, in an effort to detox my system and maximize natural energy.  In doing research, I got to learn what is defined as "clean eating," according to the general society.  What I found were restrictive systems based on Paleo-dieting, veganism and partial-starvation.  Huh? Nooo, that's not my journey.  

Five days in and I'm having to realize that this is my journey, not that of certain groups of people who got the nod to determine who eats, what, when and how.  My journey is about giving my by body a rest from those foods that are injected with mounds of sugar and words I can barely pronounce, let alone know the definition of, or how it benefits my body.  Now I'm no scientist, dietician, nor nutritionist, by any means.  I've simply been living in this body of mine for 30 years, and feel like I have at least an inkling as to how it operates, what it likes, what it craves and what it needs.  So, ultimately, I am the one who can readily decide what is for me and what I can do without for a while.  That's smart-eating.

With this renewed gift of knowledge - and 25 days to go - I already have a whole new outlook on how to walk this road and feed this journey, without feeling like I have to exist in a bubble to "protect" myself from myself.  Remember, nobody challenged me to any of the pre-existing dieting trends out there.  This was an act of my own doing, with the purpose of eating more balanced meals, in lieu of quick-snacking on the same 5 foods for days (and sometimes weeks) at a time.  Ahh, sweet understanding, in its most natural form.  Happy eating!
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True, it has been a long time since my last entry.  In the passing time, however, I have gained quite a bit of perspective in how I operate and interact with those around me; on social, personal and professional levels, alike.  Sometimes, we do not fully realize our true value until it is put to the test, or all together compromised.  Thus, ignites  the power to say, the courage to do and the wisdom to be: YOU.

Over the last two months, I have been immersed in the waves of life, be it rehearsals, gatherings, impromptu meetings and, or course, the ole day job.  Doing my best at (what I thought was) balancing my time between these ventures, I almost left out the most important element and common connector: ME.  While there is nothing wrong with keeping active, staying productive and making things happen, one must not forget to take care of home.  Home = Self.  Trying to be everybody's everything works against he who is nothing to himself.  That, I have learned the hard way.

More recently, I have faced the challenge - no, the opportunity to understand my value, while reviving a role in one of my favorite original pieces.  The first time around was pure magic, while this iteration showed me how to take what I love and adapt to unconventional circumstances.  In the end, the production was very well received by its audiences; I merely carried the internal happenings and almost allowed it to affect my prowess.  I, ultimately, walked away glad for upholding business etiquette and seeing the commitment through, while also being aware of what will and what should not occur again.  Nothing lost, at all, though.  If anything, these are the fibers that are woven into growth and evolution.  If not for this, I may not fully know 
When Opportunity Recognizes True Humility.