I have not written in a while. At least not on this site. Life takes you in funny directions. My life has done that over the past several months. And thru it all, I have not been chronicling the journey here. But that ends now.  I started another blog, "The Vegan Diaries" and that was taking much of my attention. Guess I am not the multi-tasker I think I am. But my passion for writing has not waivered, just detoured a bit.

I have been thinking a lot about the changes we go through and what brings about this change. My personal changes have taken me in so many other directions, but I wondered, is it just me?  I have been talking to my friends lately about change, and the one thing they believe brings about change is the world. Our world has undergone so many changes lately that one can't help but "go with the flow".  So that is what I am doing, going with the flow.
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Why is it we don't make changes unless the world is undergoing its own form of adjustment. We have witnessed uprisings in other countries, earthquakes, and tsunamis.  The Earth has even shifted off of its axis. Yes, the world is experiencing a transformation, like it or not.  As a result, its inhabitants begin to evolve.
I have met so many people on a spiritual quest.  People I had never expected to be seeking, are seeking. Myself included.  Now I know many think when times get strange, people need something to believe in.  I know this because I was one of those people.  But what is wrong with believing? 

You can't turn on the TV these days without seeing the undoing of the world creating the hope of positive changes. More and more people want to do their part.  It used to be activism was relegated to the extremists of a cause. Today, it seems more people are finding their causes and becoming "passionate".  I had a conversation yesterday about exterminators. Yes, you read that right.  I questioned the chemicals used by the company and hoped it was non toxic.  The friend on the other end of the phone said, "open the windows and air it out, it won't be that toxic".  Perhaps my form of extremism is for the purpose of educating.  I did say I was changing things in my life, but let's leave it at that.

I think in these uncertain times, extremism has given way to passion. Maybe it is extreme, the tactics used by some.  As a vegan, and wanting to live the vegan lifestyle, I intend to give up all leather.  But that doesn't mean I am going to become a zealot for the cause. It doesn't mean I won't either.  Activism can be such a loaded word. But I will say, I am grateful for the "passion" of these activists, they have paved the way for many great changes.

It is interesting how quickly things can change.  Where the change stems from. I really can't say where my change from being vegetarian to vegan came from. I don't have any vegan friends.  I don't know anyone that celebrated Earth Hour, I don't have any friends in PETA.  This evolution happened on its own, before I even realized it was happening really.  I guess all I can do is let it unfold and go with the flow....
 


Comments

Susan

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:23:03

I'm leaning into vegan because of you. Can't imagine giving up the purses and shoes, though. Made an appointment with chronicwellnesscoaching for Tuesday because of all the virtual places you have taken me.

 

Kim

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:54:36

Change is inevitable. We are constantly changing as are bodies grow every minute. Even though sometimes I wish things could remain the same, and I could live in my sheltered bubble, that would not be living, wouldn't it.

I find it so amazing when someone like you takes a leap into something like being vegan. I've taken those kinds of leaps myself (in different ways).

So.. let them say "extreme" however, as extreme as it may seem.. its really your heart and soul you are listening to.. and in the end.. it will all be grand :)

 

Donna

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:06:58

if there is one thing that is constant, it's change.

I'm so proud of you and after reading the new blog, I am rather inspired by you.

I'm such a fan. You are a total rock star for listening to your body and your heart and being your authentic self and nothing less!

 

Syda

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:47:12

My latest little tag line is "Change tickles." I believe that we are all connected, so when one thing, one being, one star changes...it cannot help but create a wave that leads to more change.

I think it's wonderful that you're going with the flow, listening to your inner voice, your body and living true to your Self. You are such an inspiration and quite the rock star!

xoxo

 

Kim

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:03:44

I know what you mean, I recently had a conversation with someone who thought I was vegetarian, I had never truly given it a thought, my way of eating had been so automatic and the only animals I consumed were eggs and fish, so I determined that I was a vegetarian. This summer though, that conversation kept popping into my mind and as I went through a huge cleaning phase I found a vegetarian guide and I bawled as I read the stories about the animals suffering and I can't get myself to look at an egg or fish the same way. Interesting how triggers and the gift of knowledge are able to craft compassion. I'm gearing towards being vegan but I'm going to do it a step at a time because I don't want to overwhelm myself with all the other things I have going on in my life, but it is an important aspect and eating a healthful lifestyle always makes me feel a lot better. (:

 



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