I agree.. everything you said. ^_^ I came to this community to learn from other people and to be inspired, not to be kinda 'pushed' away by the negativity. I have been lucky though, because everything so far has been wonderful for me. Thank you everyone!. And Dhrumil.. your such a cutie. :P Just thought I would throw that in there too. :)
Permalink Reply by Erin on December 7, 2008 at 8:39pm
I'm really relieved about this! The bickering and nastiness has really been getting me down, but it's the sweet, positive, funny people who keep me coming back:)
BraVO Dhrumil! A little note on language.. sarcasm comes from the Greek word 'sarx' .. which means the tearing of flesh. An oxymoron so to speak.. haha.. for folks enjoying a Live and RAW lifestyle! :-) Being in a supportive environment is essential for a successful family and community. In my experience, HARMONY energetically starts in our bellies! Thank you for your commitment to our fun family. I appreciate your Love~ xo! Erin
First, I want to thank you for the video and tell you how much I truly love you. You have given me the community I wanted and needed. There are not enough words of gratitude for that. The direct reason why I am here is because of you. Thank you. I have met the most wonderful people here and have found so much support and love. Unfortunately, yes, I did see negativity and I started to shy away. I come here several times a day, but I stopped posting as much and at one point just stopped all together after I started a thread asking for some help & was given a less than supportive comment when I was really seeking help. I deleted the thread I'm ashamed to say because I was embarassed. I'm not a thin skinned individual by any means, but the issue was extremely personal to me and I was anxious for any help.
I truly do love GI2MR and I am very supportive of your vision here. I will do any and everything in my power to assist you in any way that I can. I am very happy about the release of drama as it really does bother me when those I care about (which is everyone here) are involved. (especially when they don't know it, as you well know)
I can't express how much this community means to me and I how much I support its growth. Like I said, I come here several times a day everyday. Please let me know anything I can do to support you and GI2MR as we experience this exciting new growth opportunity.
I am glad you did this video. I have not gone to the site in a while but in my first couple of days of signing up earlier this year, I notice those post you spoke about. It didn't grab me as "hostile" remarks from the blogges I just figured they were very dedicated and extremist about raw food and raw food lifestyle. I am glad you are addressing it though because what their posts did, was confused me. As a person just starting to eat raw and change my lifestlye, the bloggerss that were disagreeing and being combative with each other made me confused about what was the best way to do certain things or waht food s I should be eatign or how I should be preparing foods...and so, I kinda strayed away from it. So I think it's a great idea and I'm so glad to be a member of a commuity that has a leader that cares enough to provide the best support for each person's personal journey into raw food. Thank you Dhrumil !
Permalink Reply by Brad on December 7, 2008 at 10:59pm
Thank you for setting some boundaries and responding to the current reality of the trolls. I come on this site at least twice a day: morning and evening to receive and provide loving raw support. Thank you so much for your gift to this community. B
Your emphasis on quality over quantity is very touching and makes me even prouder to be a member of GITMR. Thank you for your work towards making the site a community concerned with encouragement and Love!
Thank YOU! I am seeking many Sherpa's in my life! I do have to say that the light of Christ I have found emanating from the windows of our family is The Purest I have sensed in each person I have met. It's so easy to recognize the light we all have in our being! Recognition is challenging until we ask for the light to be known to us.
Yeah! I have been getting into apples big time, and discovering new ones that I have not tried before like the Honey Crisps! I always like the Gala too great for raw recipes!
Thank you for your positive words everyone. I've been raw for 8 months and it was simply dissappointing to have gone through such a binge! Besides I felt physically awful!
Onward we march from here! lol
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Renee Being happy is a moment-to-moment choice, not a destination :D