07-31-2012, 01:27 PM
(07-30-2012, 05:45 PM)Oldern Wrote: Honestly, I do not know what to do at this point. I keep running into walls with those around me that refuse to look at their food eating habits, and I do not see a way around it other than bringing it up again and again - that would create even more resistance towards the subject.
I guess the only way to do this is really the peaceful one for me: keep exercising, stay in better and better shape and be an example of how one can stay fit even without meat. (Also, donate, but to whom? I cant donate to lessen the pain and restriction on those poor animals.)
It is difficult. I have watched two sisters bring up their children eating garbage. No amount of gentle encouragement ever made a bit of difference to them regarding their responsibility as parents to feed their children healthy food--let alone be accountable to the suffering of animals.
What I have done is set the example as you say. I stay in shape, I eat well and vegetarian, and my nephews and niece know that. I look younger than my age (I am the oldest sister yet everyone always thinks I'm the youngest). They know I am a person who has convictions and integrity. I have taken them to shelters to donate food and clothes, and at Christmas I donate on behalf of my family and friends instead of buying gifts.
I have traditionally donated to no-kill shelters such as Best Friends, and to PETA, and The Greater Good Network.
If anyone has other suggestions of where to donate for the kinder treatment of animals, I'd love to hear.