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By
Evelyn Gilbert [email]
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a recent vegetarian event in New York City, with much trepidation,
I told someone that I eat fish. To my utter amazement, another
person in the room who overheard the conversation shouted "Eeewww!,"
and then got up and actually left. Okay, I eat fish. But even
if you hate me, don't berate me! At one time I ate red meat
and poultry too, but the love and kindness of a few enlightened
people helped me change my ways. |
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One of the biggest ironies — and atrocities —
within the vegetarian community is that hardcore veggies
or vegans are often nicer to animals than they are to
other humans. Being kind to animals is a beautiful thing,
but guess what, people are animals as well, and we need
love and compassion too!
The next time you meet someone who doesn't share your
diet, open your heart first, and then explain your point
of view. Once love is flowing freely, the other person
is more likely to open their mind to your message. Taking
a gentle, considerate approach is not only the right thing
to do, but also the most efficient way to affect social
change. How did the person I recently encountered expect
to accomplish anything — for himself, the animals,
or anyone else, when all that resulted was embarrassment
and hurt.
Instead of seizing a great opportunity to discuss why
he felt eating fish is disgusting, he let that chance
slip by. Instead of informing about some of the health
hazards associated with consuming fish and the dramatic
environmental impact of doing so, he chose to simply be
negative. Semi-vegetarians deserve respect, as do all
animals. Next time you come across one, shower him or
her with understanding and information, rather than criticism
and judgement. The power of love is mighty. It can create
change — and more vegetarians.
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We
All Need Love And Compassion |
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One
of the biggest ironies — and atrocities —
within the vegetarian community is that hardcore veggies
or vegans are often nicer to animals than they are to
other humans. Being kind to animals is a beautiful thing,
but guess what, people are animals as well, and we need
love and compassion too!
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