A new challenge, no3

Today's challenge is all about other people,and the fears they may reflect for us when going raw- what will you eat?, what about protein?how can all those greens fill you up? blah, blah, blah.
Ive found, both personally and in my coaching, that the more sure we are of what we are doing, the less it is possible to be knocked off course by the doubts/negativity of others.It's really all about education. For example, if someone shows concern about your protein intake and it causes you doubt then you are not certain enough- in other words you need to check it out properly, get some advice and reassure yourself. When I first became vegan I was very pleased and proud of myself and i allowed that to carry me for a while. However, when people asked me questions regarding vitamin B12, and calcium I began to worry a little. I hadn't checked this out in my eagerness to become one of the super ethical people, and doubts started to creep in. 'Why did so many vegans look pale and tired?, will I lose my energy and vitality?' Fortunately I had the wherewithal to check the details, and consequently I now have a sound knowledge base for my beliefs, I'm always open to the opinions of others but I don't allow fear to knock me off course.
So my advice is to get some knowledge. However right on and ethical things are, you absolutely need to know that what you are doing wont harm you in any way.There are many sources of information out there- check out some raw forums, go to talks, workshops and courses, read books etc. bear in mind always that often people have an agenda of their own-so you need to read widely and often. And in the end allow your own intuition to guide you- learning to meditate and be still can be enormously helpful in allowing you to be strong in the presence of fear.
Thats all for todays challenge, I hope its been helpful, not only on your raw journey but in all areas of your life.