“We don’t set out to save the world; we set out to wonder how other people are doing and to reflect on how our actions affect other people’s hearts.” ~ Pema Chodron
The thing I love about vegans is their absolute compassion for all creatures.
Okay, maybe not mosquitoes—but that’s understandable.
I was vegan for years, for reasons like the environment, ethical concerns and health concerns combined.
Now I’m not, for those same reasons, and because I once did a homesteading sustainability project in Canada where it’s frozen tundra for half the year, and I was practicing the 100-Mile Diet and End of Peak Oil thing.
Sustainable meant what I grew or my neighbors grew. That was an eye-opener, let me tell you!
One might think there are no environmental, sustainability or health reasons for considering abandoning veganism, but there are—but I’m not going to get into that here, because it’s a whole other kettle of fish…err, carrots.
Dear Vegan: I love you.
I love that you take a stand about something worthwhile and necessary. I love that your heart beats for the voiceless and that you care enough to make noise. You educate and innovate—soy dogs, soy burgers, soy bacon.
What you give to the world is awareness—and again, compassion. We need veganism, and we need your passion—your point of view. Being vegan made me aware. Awareness is the first step toward change.
More here… http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/12/dear-vegan-i-hear-you-sometimes-maybe/