Why I am not a vegan

[Monica]

Sorry for saying that you did, you started the first I ever went to so it was based on that. So basically I didn't read the threads before that so I don't base anything I've said on those threads. But I assumed the threads following that one were kind of answers to that thread. It wasn't meant to hurt your feelings, I just thought something had not been reconciled between people for reaching that much pages. In fact I didn't come on the forum  for months and saw this was still going on and tried picking up where I left but maybe things got out of context.

Apology accepted! Thank you!

Regardless of that I would have enjoyed learning things from you. I do am trying to improve my food intake and I am the proof that one cannot just say becoming vegan is easy. It may be for some but this isn't something to be generalized. That doesn't mean I shouldn't do it. Though some of the things I've said about oneness I'm sure I would have told you the same if I was already a vegan. I would have hoped this could be discussed seriously and not took for granted to be just another meat eater's opinion and felt this resentment may have reached others. One thing I came to realize is that there seem to be really two different kind of concepts about oneness on the forum. If you can no longer answer I will start a new thread about it.

In my experience, becoming a vegetarian is very easy, but becoming a vegan can be more difficult, depending on one's circumstances. It is easier now than it used to be though, as more and more grocery stores and restaurants are staring to offer vegan options, and more and more easy recipes are available.

Still, there's definitely a learning curve. That's precisely why I was vegetarian for 25 years, while dabbling in going vegan on and off, before finally making the commitment to vegan. Had I had the resources 25 years ago that I have now, I would have done it a lot sooner. But I do validate your concerns. It does require some education and effort to go vegan.

I am happy to share resources with you and keep in contact if you like. Please send me a pm with your email address if you'd like to keep in touch. In the meantime, there are numerous threads here at B4 on the subject, including one that I started on how to go vegetarian easily (this was before I went vegan myself) and I think some other members started another thread about vegan recipes. If you pm me with your contact info, I can also share a lot of websites with recipes and support.

It is people like you that is the reason I have stayed this long. I applaud your intentions and your efforts! and am happy to help!

Would you agree that the version you defend or the concept which you build your perception of oneness unto would be defined by a united separateness or unified duality. While another point of view on the forum seems to suggest oneness is more like one single thing experiencing an infinite multiplicity but still remaining one single thing. I tend to see it more like the second one but seeing how this is maybe just taken for granted without explaining it first before members exchange ideas about oneness, I understand that creates lots of distortions. I am willing to hear anybody on their opinion about this concept.

A unified duality vs a single but infinite multiplicity?  What do you think?

Sorry, on my way out, and I am trying to disentangle from the forum. That is a complex topic. Again, if you are interested in my views, you might wish to explore some of my earlier posts on various topics. I have posted quite prolifically on a variety of topics over the past 7-8 years. (what year did the forum start? I don't remember!)

PEACE and Blessings to you!

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