I haven't been very active on my social media recently and I just want to explain why. Find me on Facebook: Facebook.com/happyonfruit Find me on Instagram: @happyonfruit
Sweetosis Wow how funny. I'll have a look at your video and channel now. Dealing with non vegans and the current state of the world is definitely the hardest part about being vegan. Resisting animal products, hitting my nutrient requirments... that's the easy bit.
I'm starting to get really fed up with Facebook in particular. So many disrespectful and arrogant "friends" who think I'M the closed-minded one. It's tough to keep calm and always be nice when NONE of them think of anyone but themselves and are constantly evading the big questions in favor of talking about "my approach" or "syntax".
Sweetosis I know the feeling. It can be really hard to be nice and polite all the time. I do think alot of the time people think that because you're vegan and therefore sensitive then you should always be polite and gentle es[pecially when discussing veganism, but we have feelings too. Bit angry, frustrated feelings which do surface sometimes. And seeing the world from this perspective is tough, so i think we are more than entitled to show those feelings. There are big horrible things going on and seeing it constantly is heart breaking.
It is quite overwhelming, especially when you try to open the minds of others - that can be disheartening. It becomes more mentally demanding with every thing you learn. We're all sharing this, so at least you can be safe in the knowledge that you aren't alone.
Emma Webb Thank you very much. Not that i want anyone else to feel this way but yeah, i have allies in this, and at least i'm not crazy for feeling this way. I mean, if i was to lose my mind over anything then this is a pretty worthwhile reason lol
Oh, I totally agree! I get so frustrated and upset, thinking about what is going on everyday. Sometimes it's almost unbearable... sometimes I almost convince myself it can't be true; so many people can't be complicit in animal cruelty! But they are. And yeah... why the hell are vegans somehow "the bad guys"? All arguments against veganism are always completely illogical and selfish. (I think I've heard most of them by now) And everything that's going on with the Tory Government; Cameron, Osborne, Truss! How are these awful people in charge?! TTIP... The migrant crisis... Bee-killing pesticides... Beagle breeding farms for Lab specimens... Austerity! It's insanity, and it's happening now! I often despair at the state of our society. :/ (I expect this has cheered you up!) ;)
Ilea Learn Eco hahaha I appreciate your comment anyway! At least i know i'm not alone in this. I does seem unbearable some days, which is why I try to just be around vegans mostly. I also use meditation and the concept of acceptance just to try to retain sanity lol. Do you have any techniques which help you?
No single one of us can change the system but each one of us can make a change which benefits our own self and the combined effect is what makes a difference. You cannot change others so dont waste your time on them (paid trolls) and they pull you down so stick to your changes like homeschooling, growing your own fruit and veg etc. Only talk to those who are prepared to listen. Humans are inherently selfish so i dont come from the animal cruelty perspective when i talk about veganism, i talk to them from the perspective of THEIR health (this does work-its a shame but its true)!
Elaine Webb Thank you for you support. Thing is i have found with a lot of people they do care about the animals and i feel like with certain people i really can have an impact and make them realise. I actually believe that people are inherently empathetic but they have it manipulated out of them by the system. It's just a few people in particular which get to me, and it's seeing the people you love do things you hate which I find hard. I know i can't change others but i will continue to try to inspire others to make more ethical and healthful choices. It's what my heart was made to do. :) x
Haha this is so similar to the vid I posted yesterday! I totally understand how you feel. It's rough. Well said.
Sweetosis Wow how funny. I'll have a look at your video and channel now.
Dealing with non vegans and the current state of the world is definitely the hardest part about being vegan. Resisting animal products, hitting my nutrient requirments... that's the easy bit.
I'm starting to get really fed up with Facebook in particular. So many disrespectful and arrogant "friends" who think I'M the closed-minded one. It's tough to keep calm and always be nice when NONE of them think of anyone but themselves and are constantly evading the big questions in favor of talking about "my approach" or "syntax".
Sweetosis I know the feeling. It can be really hard to be nice and polite all the time. I do think alot of the time people think that because you're vegan and therefore sensitive then you should always be polite and gentle es[pecially when discussing veganism, but we have feelings too. Bit angry, frustrated feelings which do surface sometimes. And seeing the world from this perspective is tough, so i think we are more than entitled to show those feelings. There are big horrible things going on and seeing it constantly is heart breaking.
It is quite overwhelming, especially when you try to open the minds of others - that can be disheartening. It becomes more mentally demanding with every thing you learn. We're all sharing this, so at least you can be safe in the knowledge that you aren't alone.
Emma Webb Thank you very much. Not that i want anyone else to feel this way but yeah, i have allies in this, and at least i'm not crazy for feeling this way. I mean, if i was to lose my mind over anything then this is a pretty worthwhile reason lol
I know how you feel!
The Friendly Activist It just gets on top of us sometimes I think. It's a crazy world we live in...
Oh, I totally agree! I get so frustrated and upset, thinking about what is going on everyday. Sometimes it's almost unbearable... sometimes I almost convince myself it can't be true; so many people can't be complicit in animal cruelty! But they are. And yeah... why the hell are vegans somehow "the bad guys"? All arguments against veganism are always completely illogical and selfish. (I think I've heard most of them by now) And everything that's going on with the Tory Government; Cameron, Osborne, Truss! How are these awful people in charge?! TTIP... The migrant crisis... Bee-killing pesticides... Beagle breeding farms for Lab specimens... Austerity! It's insanity, and it's happening now! I often despair at the state of our society. :/ (I expect this has cheered you up!) ;)
Ilea Learn Eco hahaha I appreciate your comment anyway!
At least i know i'm not alone in this. I does seem unbearable some days, which is why I try to just be around vegans mostly. I also use meditation and the concept of acceptance just to try to retain sanity lol.
Do you have any techniques which help you?
No single one of us can change the system but each one of us can make a change which benefits our own self and the combined effect is what makes a difference. You cannot change others so dont waste your time on them (paid trolls) and they pull you down so stick to your changes like homeschooling, growing your own fruit and veg etc. Only talk to those who are prepared to listen. Humans are inherently selfish so i dont come from the animal cruelty perspective when i talk about veganism, i talk to them from the perspective of THEIR health (this does work-its a shame but its true)!
Elaine Webb Thank you for you support. Thing is i have found with a lot of people they do care about the animals and i feel like with certain people i really can have an impact and make them realise. I actually believe that people are inherently empathetic but they have it manipulated out of them by the system. It's just a few people in particular which get to me, and it's seeing the people you love do things you hate which I find hard.
I know i can't change others but i will continue to try to inspire others to make more ethical and healthful choices. It's what my heart was made to do. :) x
aka becoming empathetic in a borderline-line sociopathic society
JamesDCherian haha yeah that's it