What I always think when I see people taking drugs is that everyone needs bliss. Everyone needs ecstacy. But there are ways to get blissed out that don’t make you sick and unhappy in the long-run. Like dance, meditation, nature, and love. I started drinking heavily at 12, and by 16 I was sick of it. My senior year of high school I strangely found myself hanging out with Mormons and Muslims (though I was an atheist) because they were sober, and I actually had a great time! Thankfully there are people (religious and otherwise) living healthy, happy lifestyles all around us. You just have to look.

I was walking past some clubs after we parted tonight and I had the idea that it would be awesome if there was a raw/veggie/intoxicant-free club. There probably is one somewhere. Have you ever heard of one? I still have the urge to party, but don’t want to be surrounded by alcohol. I’ve tried sober clubbing and overall find it boring because talking to drunk people when you’re sober is boring–atleast for me. Anyways, it was a pleasure meeting you tonight. It can be hard to meet like-minded people.

Karl

I just wanted to take a minute and thank you for your blog, email, and other activities. You are changing the world, and that rocks.

I have two incredible daughters, ages 15 and 18, and unlike you and me in the past, at their young ages they already seem to get the message from your “Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll at 24″ blog post. Even so, I passed it on to them yesterday, because it’s a great message and reminder. My older daughter has already passed it on to a couple people she thought would benefit from it.

So that’s one great small example – an article you wrote in 2009 and probably haven’t thought about this year – is still out there impacting people. Thanks!

Spencer

*When people inquire about me being raw I tell them I eat this way for the planet and for how good it makes me feel. That really makes people think. They want to feel good too!

Look for some new buddies who are into your lifestyle. I have joined a ton of local meet up groups and organizations to put myself around positive like minds. Good luck on your journey and looking forward to connecting more with you.

Binge drinking is overrated. The toll it takes on your body, especially on one who feeds themselves pure, organic, healthy foods, is never ever worth it. Waking up that next morning to feeling like you were punched in the chest several times is not a good enough reason to throw back those shots at the club so you can let loose with ease on the dance floor. Being drunk or high does not constitute for bravery when meeting people at a club or party, nor does it replace confidence.

Keep writing Amber, I look forward to your future posts <3 <3 <3

I wish I could do more for those people but you’re right, all you can do is be an example. Btw, it really freaks me out that anyone would want to grow up and be like Paris Hilton or anyone else living off of easy money. Where’s the fun in that!