03-23-2010, 07:51 PM
(03-23-2010, 05:38 PM)fairyfarmgirl Wrote: A true vegetarian eats no animal products. This would make eggs and cheese and milk a big NO! I am not a vegetarian for the reasons. I am not an herbivore. I am an omnivore. I require Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 in order to exist and be spiritual. These vitamins come from raw milk, raw butter, raw cheese and are in eggs and meats.
Terminology again, here. Vegetarians can eat eggs or dairy...that is ovo/lacto vegetarianism. Vegans are those who choose to ingest no animal products. Vegans won't even eat honey. I personally have no problem with animals being involved in my lunch, as long as they are still around to live and love after lunch is over!
(03-23-2010, 05:38 PM)fairyfarmgirl Wrote: Balance is key. For me the path of the herbivore is fraught with disarray for me. What happens if I accidently inhale an insect or eat a bug that is living in the plant. When I was vegetarian this just was too much for me and I stopped eating all together. Not really conducive to life is it? LOL
For me, that is part of 3rd density life. You can't help but take life intentionally or unintentionally. I just try to minimize that taking of life and nothing more. I don't always succeed, but I do my best. If I eat a bug unintentionally, or if I step on one accidentally, I forgive myself, wish that creature's spirit well and try to avoid it happening again whenever I am able. It doesn't mean, however, that just because these unintentional things happen that I will ignore the effect my intentional daily dietary choices have on other beings.
You know, I have even injured bugs while trying to save them. These experiences made me more careful, but ultimately it's about doing the best I can while still maintaining a practical sense of life. You can't be so extreme that you don't walk or breathe to avoid the taking of life. However, I believe you minimize your contribution to animal suffering and raise your vibrations by choosing a vegetarian path.
That is what balance in this arena means to me. Minimizing the taking of life, and minimizing the suffering to other beings I cause, while trying to avoid getting fanatical or judgmental and yet still recognizing that you just cannot live in 3rd density without doing it some of the time.
thefool Wrote:I would just reiterate that balance is the key. As there is a danger in making vegetarianism a religion and dogma. This may further lead to judgement of others and feeling inherent superiority based upon the food choices...Like I said before it is a personal choice and each decides what they need to eat in their life...
Your words are so true. I agree completely, and that judgment of others and superiority are issues that I have struggled with in the past. You are right to remind us all to avoid such ways of being. And it is indeed a personal choice. I truly meant no disrespect to others who choose a different path, I was just sharing my inner struggle with Monica. I really am trying to do my best to respect others and yet remain true to my ideals while maintaining humility. Again, this is my balance: avoiding turning it into a religion or dogma and yet following my heart. And I still believe that vegetarianism is not a requirement for a spiritual life, I only state that it is right for me. You know, these kinds of difficult conversations are exactly why I generally try to tread lightly on the topic. I don't wish to spread any more discord, so I suggest we get back to the recipes
Love to all