Veganism
For me, eating is a highly personal action. In it, is an opportunity to reconnect with the world around as well as attune to ourselves emotionally. In my opinion a lot of people have lost sight of this connection. Many do not consider eating as anything other than filling bellies and ridding themselves of hunger pains. We have lost sight of consequences in our rush to get to the next fast food chain for convenience sake.
Therein lies the problem. When we eat, it isn’t just about fueling our bodies so that we can compete our daily tasks. While that is one aspect of it, it certainly isn’t the only one. What we consume makes a statement about how we feel politically, environmentally, and religiously. Are we willing to let corporations pollute our land and air in exchange for a cheap burger? Are we willing to slowly poison our bodies and our children’s bodies because we choose to not look at the chemicals that are put into food? As obesity sky rockets and the environment changes drastically, at what point will our eyes be opened to what is really happening?
Do I believe that Veganism is the only way? Most definitely not. The Buddha taught that there are many paths, we just have to seek out and practice what works for us. Veganism works for me because I feel that it is an extension of my everyday practice towards living a more compassionate life. It makes me stop and question actions that I would otherwise overlook in the rush of daily life. I have found that grounding myself in the present moment helps connect to what I am eating as well as why.
Lots of information is available on the internet about Veganism. Just give Google a go and I am sure that you will find the answers that you are looking for.
Some of our favorite family cook books are the following…
How it all Vegan ~By Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer~
Vegan with a Vengeance ~ By Isa Chandra Moskowitz~
Vegan Vittles ~By Joanne Stepaniak~
