People don't understand &/or respect veganism

[CorinnaClaire]

Welcome Humble Carrot!
I understand how you feel! being an ethical vegan is a lifestyle choice that can separate you a bit from others. It's especially painful when it's your own loved ones, believe me I know. The other day I let a little bit of dairy cream slip into my coffee first time in three years something like that has happened. I could feel myself getting desensitized and rolling back, so I watched Dominion and woke myself up all over again. Being awake can be painful but it's better than sleepwalking and laughing about it! Just don't let your heart get hard. Give yourself beautiful moments with nature that only a connected heart can really enjoy! Spend time with your animal friends. I swear they will feel your devotion towards them and it will uplift your spirits. my dog and cat love to meditate with me. It's so touching! I'll even talk to them in a very natural way. whether they fully understand me or not doesn't seem to matter to either of us because we obviously enjoy it! Let yourself be a part of their Kingdom. Embrace their energy. Even something as small as eating a tomato can feel so much more magical now! Because I know in my heart and soul I am truly not harming anyone! That tiny whisper in the back of my mind of "This was once a living, breathing, feeling, being!" is gone forever. Keep giving yourself those beautiful moments take your time and trust that one day we'll all wake up

I understand how you feel. I am a very easy going person and I never flaunt my ethically vegan way of life at the people around me. Unfortunately, that doesn't stop them from doing it to me with animal products. It can be painful watching them chomp, gobble, slurp, rub their bellies and laugh in my face. But I would rather feel that pain then become desensitized to the suffering of others or use the very life of others for my base enjoyments and appetite.

 

[Thundergleep]

This thread reminded me of the end of my kids comic book...

 

[CorinnaClaire]

Thank you

 

[VeganRachel]

I had literally the same thought at a vet clinic.

It was the beginning of the pandemic and I was buying my cats prescription food. While I was waiting the employees were all chatting about needing to stock up on chicken and beef in their freezers. Here I am thinking about the freezer they have full of dead cats and dogs in the back and they don't even see the comparison. Not to mention that people eating meat started the pandemic in the first place.

I'll stick with my bags of dry rice and beans, thank you. It's much better survival food anyway.

Thank you for your thoughtful response. Healthy grains, nuts, nut butters, and beans are among the best things to stock up on.
I had a friend who was vegan and used to go to the fundraisers for the animal shelters, groups, etcetera. She consistently
found that they were raising money to take care of homeless cats and dogs, while serving barbeque chicken and similar meals to
potential donors. The groups did not seem to understand the contradiction. Peace to you and your family.

 

[VeganRachel]

This thread reminded me of the end of my kids comic book...
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thank you, very uplifting and positive for children and adults. never ever give up.....make a difference.