I've lost weight, and I have more energy. I'm calmer, and genuinely happier.
Part of that, undeniably, is just an aspect of the diet. When you don't consume meat or dairy, you 'feel' lighter. Digestion is smoother. Phytonutrients are abundant.
But more than that, it feels good.
Good in all the traditional ways.. but also good; as in the right thing for me. I no longer feel at odds with my behavior. My actions now fit my perspective. So, I am truly at peace. And peace... feels really good.
To celebrate this happy feeling, I've planned (and will be booking tomorrow), a trip to the Farm Sanctuary (Watkins Glen, NY) in late October. I couldn't be more excited. :)
You may have seen my previous post about the Farm Sanctuary, and how I was raising money for them through a charity walk.. and how the stories of the animals there had really kept me motivated on this vegan path.
So, instead of going on some over-indulgent vacation, or buying something we truly don't need, I'm going to go and spend some time with the oft-forgotten. The animals that we choose to keep at a distance. The ones that we ignore. The disrespected.
I'm sure I'll have some mixed emotions there. A whole lot of hope and love.. and a passion for the cause. But also, some apologetic guilt.. for how I could have ever mistaken these loving creatures for anything less than deserving of life and compassion.
It may sound corny.. but I am forever changed.
To donate to the Farm Sanctuary, you can visit my fundraising page HERE.
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