The usual suspects; the consumption of milk, cheese, meat, eggs, purchasing leather,wool, etc. I have exchanged my processed, fast food diet, for a vegan diet of predominantly whole foods.
The personal disconnect, and fog of denial, that are important components of being opposed to suffering and cruelty - while simultaneously continuing to consume the flesh and secretions of animals.
My addiction to cheese.
My estrangement from fruits and vegetables.
Chronic fatigue and an aversion to exercise.
53 pounds (so far). Although, I admit, vegan baked goods are not helping on this particular front.
The misguided belief that I couldn't do this because it would be too hard. It's not hard, and I am doing it.
The belief that I'm not worth it. The belief that investing in myself, improving my diet, and my health, is extravagant, and too much of an inconvenience for me, or my friends and family. It's worth it. I'm worth it.
A feeling of helplessness and despair. The belief that what I do doesn't matter; that I can't change, or change things. I can reduce the demand for products and practices I can not, in good conscience, endorse.
The fear of being judged, as a freak, or hypocrite. I may not be a perfect vegan. I may make mistakes, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't try to do my best, avoid the obvious animal products and ingredients, and learn as much as I can, and do the best I can from this point forward. I have leather furniture that I can not afford to replace, and the damage has been done. Animals will not benefit from my getting rid of the things I bought before embarking upon this journey.
Fear of contracting lethal diseases from eating raw cookie dough.
It's better for me, the planet, and the animals. It's a better life.
No comments:
Post a Comment