In regards to eating meat

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At present, we don't have any scientific basis from which to discern who is who with respect to the necessity or degree of meat-eating. Certainly, most Americans eat too much meat, period.

But science also (of course) overlooks the possibility that the dietary needs of the human body may be in a state of flux. Perhaps what was true 100 years ago is no longer true!?

In my experience, what I have found to be true about making dietary changes is that the ones that truly matter- the ones that stick- are those which come as a result of changes in my state of consciousness.

Although I have found a very clear trend toward less meat-eating, there are still times when I have a craving for meat and I see no real reason to attempt to deny such a craving. I simply observe it for what it is. I will also note these cravings appear to be coming upon me less often.

But to be honest, I view this dichotomy of meat-eating vs. vegetarianism to be a bit off-point. It may be more fruitful for humanity to start thinking more in terms of a land-based vs. sea-based diet.

The sea is amazing, if we let it do its' job. Ironically, the reason that the sea is malfunctioning has largely to do with humanity's insistence upon land-based agricultural practices.

The sardine, for example, is a wonderful and unique food. It is especially high in omega-3s, calcium, zinc, and vitamin D. These nutrients are all hard to come by in food. So it is very convenient for nature to have put them all together in the same place.

A sardine, for example, could be used as a measure of currency. Since it contains a rare combination of materials that are inherently valuable to human life.

In my opinion, this would be a rather high purpose for the sardine. And I certainly would not lose sleep at night over the taking of the life of such an animal.