Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 " info " <info Mainstreaming Veganism www.compassionatecooks.com May 21, 2008 Operation Oprah! HOPE ABOUNDS! Well, I've said it before: I love being wrong. Many of you have written to me over the years and asked when Oprah was going to have me on her show. A friend of mine recently said that she saw an indication that Oprah was going to embrace veganism on her show at some point. " Nah - she won't touch it, " I said. " She's too afraid to touch veganism after having been sued by the Cattlemen's Beef Association. " Now, I still haven't been on her show, but I still admit I was wrong. And I love being wrong. Today Oprah announced - on her show, on her site, and on her blog - that she is adopting a 21-Day Cleanse outlined in Kathy Freston's new book, " Quantum Wellness. " Some of you may be familiar with Kathy, whose popular article " Veganism is the New Prius " made its way around the web about a year ago. She is a beautiful and eloquent ambassador for veganism, and I'm thrilled she will be guiding Oprah on her journey. This cleanse includes avoiding gluten, sugar, alcohol, and animal products, but it's not just for health reasons that Oprah is giving this a try. On her blog today, Oprah wrote, " What she [Kathy Freston] talks about in her book is a higher level [of conscious eating]. She speaks of " spiritual integrity. " How can you say you're trying to spiritually evolve, without even a thought about what happens to the animals whose lives are sacrificed in the name of gluttony? So this 21-day cleanse gives me a chance to think about it differently and see what my attachments are to certain kinds of foods—and what I'm willing to do to change. " We don't know what the ultimate outcome will be, but the fact that she even opened up the discussion about an animal-product free diet is HUGE. If this is as far as it goes, it's a huge boon for the animals and for the consciousness of the world. However, as you know, once a seed is planted and you begin to awaken to the truth of animal suffering, our power to stop it, and the joy that comes with living a life of consciousness and integrity, there's no going back. And though I've been wrong before I predict that there's no going back for Oprah where this issue is concerned. This could very well be her own awakening, and I am very hopeful. I encourage everyone to share your 'joyful vegan' stories on Oprah's message board. (Register here.) Your joy and peace will be a magnet for those who will detect your radiance. The vegan glow will prevail. One thing Kathy Freston admits that she lacks is cooking skills, so if you want to prove me wrong on the first part and see me cooking up a vegan storm with Oprah on her show, then certainly mention Compassionate Cooks when you contribute to her message board. If Compassionate Cooks has guided you in any way on your vegan path, let her know. Speak from your heart, and watch what you wish for. It will most likely come true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 sorta surprised it took her this long... yarrow May 21, 2008 1:02 AM oprah goes vegan (for 21 days) "info (AT) compassionatecooks (DOT) com" <info (AT) compassionatecooks (DOT) com> Mainstreaming Veganism www.compassionatecooks.com May 21, 2008 Operation Oprah! HOPE ABOUNDS! Well, I've said it before: I love being wrong. Many of you have written to me over the years and asked when Oprah was going to have me on her show. A friend of mine recently said that she saw an indication that Oprah was going to embrace veganism on her show at some point. "Nah - she won't touch it," I said. "She's too afraid to touch veganism after having been sued by the Cattlemen's Beef Association." Now, I still haven't been on her show, but I still admit I was wrong. And I love being wrong. Today Oprah announced - on her show, on her site, and on her blog - that she is adopting a 21-Day Cleanse outlined in Kathy Freston's new book, "Quantum Wellness." Some of you may be familiar with Kathy, whose popular article "Veganism is the New Prius" made its way around the web about a year ago. She is a beautiful and eloquent ambassador for veganism, and I'm thrilled she will be guiding Oprah on her journey. This cleanse includes avoiding gluten, sugar, alcohol, and animal products, but it's not just for health reasons that Oprah is giving this a try. On her blog today, Oprah wrote, "What she [Kathy Freston] talks about in her book is a higher level [of conscious eating]. She speaks of "spiritual integrity." How can you say you're trying to spiritually evolve, without even a thought about what happens to the animals whose lives are sacrificed in the name of gluttony? So this 21-day cleanse gives me a chance to think about it differently and see what my attachments are to certain kinds of foods—and what I'm willing to do to change." We don't know what the ultimate outcome will be, but the fact that she even opened up the discussion about an animal-product free diet is HUGE. If this is as far as it goes, it's a huge boon for the animals and for the consciousness of the world. However, as you know, once a seed is planted and you begin to awaken to the truth of animal suffering, our power to stop it, and the joy that comes with living a life of consciousness and integrity, there's no going back. And though I've been wrong before I predict that there's no going back for Oprah where this issue is concerned. This could very well be her own awakening, and I am very hopeful. I encourage everyone to share your 'joyful vegan' stories on Oprah's message board. (Register here.) Your joy and peace will be a magnet for those who will detect your radiance. The vegan glow will prevail. One thing Kathy Freston admits that she lacks is cooking skills, so if you want to prove me wrong on the first part and see me cooking up a vegan storm with Oprah on her show, then certainly mention Compassionate Cooks when you contribute to her message board. If Compassionate Cooks has guided you in any way on your vegan path, let her know. Speak from your heart, and watch what you wish for. It will most likely come true. What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. - Mark Twain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Wow... I am really happy to hear this. After Dr. Phil I quit being interested in her show and pretty much anything she had to say. This is really good news. Good for her! Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 she was one among many I wrote a letter to asking to research factor farms and make more public and she was one of the FEW that didn't have the decency to at least respond. - Maggie Vining Wednesday, May 21, 2008 3:06 PM Re: oprah goes vegan (for 21 days) Wow... I am really happy to hear this. After Dr. Phil I quit beinginterested in her show and pretty much anything she had to say. Thisis really good news. Good for her!Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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