Monday, April 11, 2016

See You Later Alligator

Anthropocentrism is the belief that the human race is the best most adept species for this planet or the central most important element to life. This egocentrism began when man kind domesticated animals and used these creatures for laborious tasks. After this, our closeness to animals began to fade and a divide was drawn between us…one that for thousands of years would cause pain and suffering

Today, a rise in compassion and consideration has begun to stich this gap between man and beast together. Peoples desire to eliminate the suffering that takes place in the world created a new belief called Sentientism. The birth of sentientism, a belief that involves giving moral consideration to the interests of any sentient being - that is, any being capable of experiencing
pleasure or pain, which includes all or most animals - and accepting that they have a moral claim like that of the interests of humans considered as sentient beings, has proven that man in not a selfish kind simply a lost one.

For many, the lifestyle of a vegan is a difficult one to lead. It takes time, consideration, and above all will. However, it is the most rewarding gift to give back to mother earth who has provided us with everything we know.

With this in mind, many years ago, I obliterated the stigma that, “old habits die hard”. Instead, my poor habit of choosing pleasure over selflessness died swiftly and gracefully overnight. What I had learned about veganism, the food industries, clothing companies, and cosmetics stuck with me in the best way, a way in which I could apply my knowledge instead of solely preach it.  

Having covered almost every aspect of veganism and the benefits it offers I feel it fitting to end this blog with an inspirational quote from one of my favorite vegans in the world:

"The time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look upon the murder of men." ~ Leonardo Da Vinci

This quotes gives me and everyone in the vegan community hope that soon people will continue to make more conscious decisions when they shop for food products, clothing, and any other materials. Soon enough, there will be a spike in the vegan community of people aspiring to live a life where no traces of violence were ever left.

I have made a list, from the top applications that our generation uses today, of the most recommended vegan/vegetarian bloggers who post mouth watering vegan delicacies, inspirational quotes, and advice on how to reach your goals whether it be going meatless for one meal or an entire lifetime. The following is not in any order of preference:
 
Instagram:
·             @brusselsvegan
·             @BeVegan
·             @fullyrawkristina
·             @rawvana
·             @nanaicecream
·             @bestofvegan
Twitter:

·            @IsaChandra
·             @vegan

·             @thevegansociety
·             @veganfusion
Facebook:
·             The Vegetarian Times
·             Vegan
·             AnimalLover
·             Crueltyfreeliving




 **Image Credits to : Jaime Oliver
The belief behind this list is that with a more consistent exposure to the vegan foods and its beliefs, rather than just receiving information from my weekly blog, you (the reader) would be more inclined to desire a yummy meatless meal or would be more willing to reduce meats and other form of animal use as time goes on.

The future is in our hands and it is up to us to make sure its going to be an exceptional one. If you choose to take nothing but one thing out of reading this blog let it be a bit of enlightenment into the damages we have caused and how we have the power in our hands to reverse them.

Credits: Teachertoolbox

1 comment:

  1. I'd like to read more about Sentientism, it is a very interesting concept. I undoubtedly agree that the way we obtain meat now inflicts undue cruelty on domesticated animals, but is killing any animal for food really immoral? I'm interested to hear your thoughts.

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