Requesting some conversation

[Guest guest]

I would like to begin a discussion about what it's like to be a

vegetarian in a " world that still eats animals " . Please talk about

anything in your daily life about BEING a veggie...PLEASE avoid talking

about non vegetarians or non vegetarian foods...

 

I have this: When I am driving in the car and I go past a pasture of

cows, I am elated. I think I don't harm these guys and that thought

alone brings me joy! Wanted to share that

[Guest guest]

well, i have to talk about eating non-veg foods, otherwise I don't

have any conversation. I'll make it quick though.

 

For me it's part of my religious beliefs, not causing harm to others

and by eating meat...which I admit I have done a few times in the past

3 months, it was a compromie of sorts...anyhow...I don't believe that

the actual act of eating meat is harmful to others, but eating meat

leads to more slaughter which *is* harm.

 

This is hard to express in words, but I dont think about the animals I

dont eat, that would be interpreted as vain in a way in my beliefs.

All I am concerned about is living the right life which means not

harming any living being (which also includes not criticizing those

who live differently). I eat vegetarian not for my health or my

concious or even for the animals, simply because I believe it is the

way to a right life. If I smile passing a herd of cows it's because

they & I are enjoying life at that moment, I don't think about what

will become of them or me.

 

Meg

 

, " cuppa_2u " <cuppa_2u

wrote:

>

> I would like to begin a discussion about what it's like to be a

> vegetarian in a " world that still eats animals " . Please talk about

> anything in your daily life about BEING a veggie...PLEASE avoid talking

> about non vegetarians or non vegetarian foods...

>

> I have this: When I am driving in the car and I go past a pasture of

> cows, I am elated. I think I don't harm these guys and that thought

> alone brings me joy! Wanted to share that

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/4/2006 12:09:37 AM Central Standard Time,

cuppa_2u writes:

 

I have this: When I am driving in the car and I go past a pasture of

cows, I am elated

 

 

I do too, I like cows I think they as well as other animals labeled as

livestock do not get a fair shake.

 

 

 

 

 

Susie or Susan

 

 

Some Americans need hyphens in their names, because only part of them has

come over; but when the whole man has come over, heart and thought and all, the

hyphen drops of its own weight out of his name. ~Woodrow Wilson

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Okay.... that can be a tough one though because

I wasn't always a vegetarian so I often do mention

my past in connection to my present path simply

for comparison purposes. But I'm game to try!

 

BEING a veg'tarian to me is summed up in two words:

Delicious freedom! Every day I am so happy with what

is on my plate, the variety, colors, textures. The freedom

to mix together several " side dishes " to make a complete

meal is just so much more interesting. But it is more than

what I eat. Like you, I also feel elated or happy when I see

animals. I always loved animals so now I feel better knowing

my choices have kept some from harm, and it is hard to

describe, but I feel closer to them now.

 

~ PT ~

 

To be able to look back upon one's life in satisfaction

is to live twice.

~ Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931)

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, " cuppa_2u " <cuppa_2u wrote:

>

> I would like to begin a discussion about what it's like to be a

> vegetarian in a " world that still eats animals " . Please talk about

> anything in your daily life about BEING a veggie...PLEASE avoid talking

> about non vegetarians or non vegetarian foods...

>

> I have this: When I am driving in the car and I go past a pasture of

> cows, I am elated. I think I don't harm these guys and that thought

> alone brings me joy! Wanted to share that

>