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Day 5 - Lost Luggage and Mind

When I flew into NYC yesterday my luggage never came out which I thought was strange since I checked in an hour before I boarded and it was a direct flight from Atlanta.  So I filed a claim with AirTran and took a cab without any other clothes other then my travel outfit.  I tried not to think about it and tried not to think of the worse...stolen.  It's been an interesting week since I started this detox.  As I'm releasing what I don't need in my body material things started to disappear as well.  The second day of my cleanse my Burberry sunglasses disappeared from Beleza.  As I went through security in the Atlanta airport I forgot that I had my bathroom items in my carry-on that I didn't check last minute so they ditched all of my lotions and liquids.  Then my bag was missing.  Throughout the day yesterday I couldn't help but think that this is a lesson of detachment for me, especially since I ended up packing all of my favorite clothes and shoes.  I have been on a Spiritual Journey this year living from my heart and giving up a lot of my old comfortable ways, so I thought this could be another 'old life' that I needed to shed.

Being in NYC without any change of clothes or money to buy new ones plus not eating for 4 days made me a little emotional and feeling very off.  I had planned on going to Pure Wine & Food to experience the atmosphere and read the menu without a desire to eat but by the time we got there I wasn't feeling or looking too good so I decided I may need a bite of nutrients.  I ended up eating 2 small lettuce wraps, a couple bites of tomatoes and I snapped back to normal.

Today I got great news that my luggage will be delivered and I will be saved from wearing the same clothes.  As I write that it sounds so petty considering all of the homeless here that wear the same clothes all year but for me right now without food I need clothes!

On another note, I'm feeling great today and have incorporated Citrus Kombucha which I'm thoroughly enjoying as an addition to the 'lemonade'.  I've been reading how Kombucha might not be all that healthy or safe...so I'm not going to continue drinking it but it feels good today.

Tropical Storm Kyle hit the city last night and the rain continues all day today, which puts a damper on exploring the city today.  Signs all lead to staying in, doing yoga, meditating, journaling, reading and doing some planning for next week.

Day 4 - Freedom

I took a last minute trip up to NYC this morning and I feel like the Statue of Liberty in that photo; glowing and free.  My system has gotten used to the cleanse and for the first time in many years I was able to go without any food or my 'lemonade' mix from 6am-3pm without feeling hungry, tired or low blood sugar.  Granted by 2pm I was happy to have made it safely to Whole Foods on 14th St to down a Kombucha to allow me to get my supplies (organic lemons, Grade B maple syrup and cayenne pepper) and get out of there without wandering around any of the fresh food on both levels.

I love NYC, it feels like home to me.  Being surrounded by the best restaurants and not feeling tempted to eat feels like freedom.  It's definitely a different NYC experience.  Changing it up helps me grow.