I can't live with so much hate/resentment/negative feelings that simmer within me when I deal with carnist people, even friends. I can't help but judge them (emotions of dispeace, dissonance to be precise). It is second nature. I seem unable to look beyond such strong emotions. But these strong emotions are incredibly draining. The world seems to get on without giving two hoots about my inner turmoil, and I am just worse off.
Furthermore, these carnist friends, simply won't change their dietary behaviour. They cite absurd reasons -- such as they want to eat meat to get along with their friends, their family -- and so please don't tell me to help them see the light, or guide them to watch documentaries when they are clearly not interested. I absolutely -- respectfully speaking -- don't want to hear that bit of advice, because these friends of mine simply won't change.
So, now, I would like to know how to become more accepting of these people? How do I live in the real world? Any objective strategies to become more tolerant? It's like I desire complete resonance with my closest friends, but this carnist-vegan issue really comes in the way, and keeps pricking my subconscious.
I just want to live my life man, without being accused of being a part of some cult, or feeling as if I am a horrible person to judge others. It's so exhausting, it often takes hours of my days.
I have always been vegetarian/vegan since birth. Born in a vegetarian home, and then transitioned.
Please help!
Furthermore, these carnist friends, simply won't change their dietary behaviour. They cite absurd reasons -- such as they want to eat meat to get along with their friends, their family -- and so please don't tell me to help them see the light, or guide them to watch documentaries when they are clearly not interested. I absolutely -- respectfully speaking -- don't want to hear that bit of advice, because these friends of mine simply won't change.
So, now, I would like to know how to become more accepting of these people? How do I live in the real world? Any objective strategies to become more tolerant? It's like I desire complete resonance with my closest friends, but this carnist-vegan issue really comes in the way, and keeps pricking my subconscious.
I just want to live my life man, without being accused of being a part of some cult, or feeling as if I am a horrible person to judge others. It's so exhausting, it often takes hours of my days.
I have always been vegetarian/vegan since birth. Born in a vegetarian home, and then transitioned.
Please help!