Becoming Vegetarian.

[ajay00]

Another reason is that a vegetarian diet is also part of an healthier lifestyle in reducing the incidence of diseases in the body (as shown by scientific research) which amounts to substantial financial savings medically speaking.

I know of many people who have worked hard and saved money all their youthful lives prudently, only to dissipate it in enormous medical treatment costs in old age and getting bankrupt in the process. This is something that always saddened me, to see a lot of hard-earned money going down the drain further increasing anxiety in old age.

This is definitely not a wise or intelligent way of living.

Being vegetarian is part of the foundational basics that helps to build a health-conscious lifestyle culture.

[Emmalevine]

Yay :) Good on you for making a major decision. It's not easy particularly when it goes against the family grain (sorry for the pun!). Vegetarianism isn't possible for everyone so I've had to settle on pescetarianism due to health problems and inability to sustain on a fully veggie diet, but for the majority it is a very healthy choice and can only benefit animals and the planet. I find it hard to separate spirituality from wanting to be free of an industry that cruelly slaughters animals for our food.

[krishna]

Do this slowly.
I eat nothing with a face.
In pure light and truth.
Krishna.

[Astro]

Originally Posted by vitaraq18

I am becoming vegetarian as I do not want to be apart of the slaughter of animals if there are other options I can choose. I will not miss meat to be honest with you anyway :)

You have made a good decision vitaraq18

Krishna is right!
Reduce your meat intake slowly, so that you give yourself the chance to see what you're taking away from your body, the chance to consider if you really do need it, & then what alternative food their might be.

Look for signs along the way

Oh yes! & don't forget to cut meat out completely at some point!

[anand]

The way you announced your decision to be a vegetarian shows your confidence and motivation.You will find enormous support from existence and try reading a book 'Constant Cravings' by Doreen virtue.Its a good read on food and spirituality.My best wishes to you.

[vitaraq18]

Thank you all for your support I truly find you all amazing and send all of you blessings.
namaste

[kkfern]

Originally Posted by krishna

Do this slowly.
I eat nothing with a face.
In pure light and truth.
Krishna.

plants may not have a face but they do have feelings also.

kk

[vitaraq18]

They are not 5 sensed animals so there is a high chance they do not have nerve ending so as soon as they are harvested they shut off but still contain life energy.
Animals are kept in harsh cramped condition, they feel pain and they are aware of what is happening. Then they are electrocuted through the brain with a rusty rod.
This is why I am vegetarian.

[Emmalevine]

The suffering that animals endure is truly terrible and it is wonderful that you are conscious of this and have taken a major step in having no part of it.

[Flexi-Girl]

Best wishes on your decision! Just be aware that people will have trouble accepting it even when your reasons make sense.