The act of eating is a service.

[Diana]

Regarding the choices we make, there is always a question of priorities, because we can't have it all. We all have our priorities and those of us wishing for a better world (a better experience here on 3d Earth) have their own vision and priorities in how to achieve that goal.

Yes, I understand. We must have priorities, because there is so much to do and so much more that can be done.

And yet, there is another way to look at it instead of prioritizing (which still needs to be done for tasks/actions). That is, in every choice, every decision, one stops for a moment to ask one's self, is this my highest best for myself and for the all. It sounds like a tall order, and yet, one can have that mindset. It doesn't mean that one is in constant worry over the right decisions. It means, when faced with a meal, for instance (self-prepared, a host's meal, or a restaurant) one simply chooses the foods that are derived from the most respectful and harmonious sources. If I go to a friend's house for dinner, I never request special food, I simply eat the foods that have not been associated with cruelty (that I know of).

Beliefs are also chosen. Within the sets of belief I chose to align with, if there was a belief that my stopping to eat meat would actually help improve the way animals are treated, I would stop.

I respect your beliefs. I have to admit, however, the belief that you don't contribute to the way animals are treated while supporting an industry which treats animals badly, does not make sense to my logical mind. Perhaps you could explain further?