VegTalk .. What is Veganism .. Episode 2
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Hey there, everyone. Welcome back to veg Talk. For those of you new to this show, I'm your host, Mike. The topic of veganism can be very confusing for some. So let's start fresh. Let's keep things nice and simple For the purpose of this show, veganism is living life without the use of animal products. This means that vegans do not buy, eat, share or even attend events that support or advocate the exploitation, killing, torture or slavery of animals. According to Wikipedia, veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet and unassociated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan. This means that vegans air strongly against animal agriculture and the products it produces, which includes the use or exploitation of animals such as dairy products, meat products, honey products, etcetera. You will find that there are many quote unquote types of vegans. There are those out there that will use honey products, even those occasionally who will use dairy and meat products. Let's not get too caught up in labels or titles Here. Titles are nothing more than a means to misunderstanding and separation. For those of you who may be easily quote unquote triggered by a misuse label or title, please keep an open mind here, see the big picture and let's let some of these things slide. The purpose of this show is to nurture open discussion in education. The best thing for the vegan movement as a whole is being an example for others to come to. Just remember that some people just need the support of another. Humans, like other animals, will instinctively seek strength, especially in times of uncertainty. Being that source of strength and motivation will be your greatest advocacy tool. I think personally that any improvement in ourselves and any limitation of these products is a great thing. Don't get me wrong for me personally. That doesn't mean I'm gonna break down and buy a steak or honey. But that's just me. I respect the decision people make in their own lives, and I am thankful for those who make the commitment to seek out information and help in their own lives. I don't believe that there is a perfect vegan. At a certain point, you will run into people who are absolute purists in every single aspect of their lives are vegan and as impact free as possible on the environment. That's great, and I personally think we should always work to improve ourselves every day. But there will be no judgments here, and there are no dumb questions. It's important that when we find we're not communicating well with non vegans or passionate vegans, we take a moment to pause, reassess our goals for that conversation and always remember to let the other person talk. I really love the way Earthling Ed conducts his education and advocacy. For those of you who don't know Earthling Ed, he's a well known vegan advocate. You confined much of his information online and YouTube and other areas. The way he conducts his advocacy is by issuing or displaying on a sign, an intriguing question or statement. He then allows those individuals to approach him in a non confrontational conversation format by asking leading questions to the individuals he speaks with. He promotes their personal growth and helps them reach realizations. Remember, the goal is not to convert that person 100% right there, but rather to plant a seed of information with them. When these individuals reach realizations that leads them to do their own research. Often, when someone reaches that point in their journey, they find significance in one or more aspects of the vegan movement. We have to work hard to break down these barriers we have, and we have to work hard to create a new image for vegans. No longer should we be seeing as outcasts or quote unquote hippies or quote unquote tree huggers. My apologies to those of you out there that are triggered by those words. We certainly do not want to be seen as arrogant, aggressive, confrontational or not understanding. Either we should hold ourselves to a high standard. We should carry ourselves in a manner that leads that person to go. You know what? I want to look into that. So for those of you who have not already committed yourself to this lifestyle, you can rest assured that while we're not perfect by any means, you will always be able to communicate, get your questions answered and more with veg talk. If you have not already, please remembered a like comment, subscribe and support our organizations, companies and programs