Thanks for the response.

I see what you're saying Manymoons, I believe. I don't doubt that it's important for everyone to understand thier own balance. I think that's where Macrobiotics is esp. unique.. in that, it doesn't write down a formula for you but gives you rough guidelines and let's you learn about your body to make the process most effective.

This makes sense. We are after all, physically different (emotionally + spiritually). However, for a beginner I think it's important to learn from others who have already been there - that's why I'm particularly curious about the details of the deaths. A beginner doesn't always know what s/he is looking for. Esp. without guidance from an expert.

I wish there was more danger about the nature of people's experiences, but it seems like it will take more time before macrobiotics develops to this phase. Right now, I have a shaky understanding but I suppose I will learn by trial/error.

Yet I don't think things should be taken in by faith alone. There are many other paths that promised equally good results that are drastically different. For instance, the raw diet? fruitartianism? veganism? Many of these seem out of loop with Macrobiotics and yet they claim incredible results.

It's a little strange to me that the Macro diet has a bad name according to some - due to the cancerous deaths of some of its leaders and the difficulty at understanding the yin/yang balance.

I'm very enthusiatic to try it myself and see what its like. Congratulations on the six weeks of brown rice. Seems impressive. Good luck to you too Klara.

- Curious