Morningtime

Hmmm...sore throat.  I swallow to overcome that classic feeling at the back of my throat that feels like it is creeping toward the roof of my mouth to take over my swallowing function.  This morning, since technically I am still on a "break" from strict rawness, I decided to take advantage and have a mocha coffee.  It is amazing to notice the direct difference that this liquid has on my overall well-being.  This morning I attribute my sore throat to having an acidic drink.  And so the experiment continues.  That being another reason why I have decided to pay closer attention to the effect of food on my body.  I'll make a note this morning that mocha's may contain the risk of causing sore throats.  (Pete's mocha's specifically...I'm sure the franchaise will appreciate my evaluation of their products.)  Yet, somehow I continue to perservere through the slight discomfort and continue to sip the sugar-laden delicacy.  You can't keep a good man down.  I recently attended a RAW foods lecture and the speaker made the assertion that our bodies tend to crave the foods that we are in actuality allergic to.  It's called the mechanism of downward spiralization.  A very technical term mind you.  Even if something is causing me to feel awful, I will continue to stuff my face with the stuff because my sugar craving is in full swing.   Sugar feeds sugar.  In the broader scope of life application, habit gives way to habit.  Whatever I spend my time doing, my tendency will be to seek those activities automatically.  Old habits die hard.  Yes, that is one lesson that I am learning very well.
I've never written for anyone but myself.  So I'm still getting used to the idea of having a potential audience.  It makes me somewhat nervous.  Yes, I am feeling slightly jumpy...although I will attribute that to the caffeine.  I do however, feel that writing is a strong means of expressing myself.  I am grateful to those who have decided to graciously donate their time to pay attention to my ramblings.  I'll sign any logs for volunteer or community service hours that anyone is looking to earn credit for.  You've done your duty for society and I thank you for it.