Aries Lunation & Happy Bday, Sis!

It's been another rough week. After having a couple of good days, I was—again—struck with intense fatigue. For two nights in a row, before my energy plummeted last Tue., I had for dinner a large salad with a fatty dressing and about a cup of homemade vegan (cooked) potato salad. I don't know if that set me back, but I have been back on the no-cooked, lowfat, fruit diet for the past few days, and I am starting to feel better already.

Last night was the New Moon in Aries which makes today, Sunday, April 6, the first full day of the new Aries lunation: a great time to start new projects, make new goals, and spring into action. I started the day with a blended seedless watermelon drunk from my new 32 oz. glass mug. I got the idea for the glass from Sarah's blog. She is a fellow raw-vegan fruitarian, and I have been following her inspiring journey on the diet.

Then, I wished my dear sister, Jayshri, Happy Birthday. She has been a source of tremendous support and counsel through this difficult ordeal. We had a conversation recently that helped me big-time. There have been many moments when I feel weak and hopeless in my current condition, and my thoughts turn to death. I wish for it, invite it, and even wonder about ways to encourage it. I opened up to my sister about my morbid thoughts. She was understanding while reminding me of a spiritual truth: You can not escape from the lessons you have to learn and the obstacles you have to overcome. Even if my current life did end, I would most likely face similar issues in my next incarnation, especially if I left things unresolved. I have been given a wonderful opportunity to work off past karma and to continue on a path toward enlightenment. This conversation uplifted me, and I have bowed out of my mental dance with death. Be careful of what you wish for, I remind myself. ;)

Jack and I went foraging for fruits in the produce sections at the local grocery stores (HEB & WF) in the afternoon. We got organic bananas (our daily staple), ataulfo mangos, and a seedless watermelon. The watermelons aren't that sweet, but it's still early in the season. I can't wait for summer fruits!

In the evening, I felt a surge of energy so I walked (w/the walker) up and down the hallway in our apartment for about 6-7 min. I focused on my posture, swinging my hips, and bending my knees. It was a good bit of exercise. My goal is to be more active this lunation.

What I ate today:

11am: 40 oz. blended watermelon

3pm: 1 large organic grapefruit

5pm: 32 oz smoothie of banana, mango, date

7pm:  banana-date-mango salad