Exposed

One of the things about whole foods I love is its nakedness. It's totally raw--nothing to cover it up. I try to prepare food in a way that honors this fact so I get the goodness of its true nature without smothering it in heavy sauces or too many herbs & spices.

I have a hard time exposing myself in the same way. It's why I can't believe I started a blog. I'm one of those "private people" who doesn't reveal too much about myself until I feel extremely comfortable or have a deep connection with someone. I have spent a lifetime hiding my inner most feelings, so when I feel the least bit vulnerable, I shut down--wall goes up and communication ceases. I like to keep myself covered up in a nice cream sauce.

I need to take a lesson from my whole food buddies by honoring my raw self. If I love rawness so much in them, why can't I love it in myself, too? I can! So I'm going to start by letting go of the sauces, creams, herbs, and spices I have piled onto myself to cover the real me up. Yep, it's time to get naked.