Meat-eating is not just about health of the individual's body, in my opinion. As beings seeking higher consciousness, there is the idea of conscious living. These are (some of) the issues at hand regarding eating meat:
1) physical health
Certainly, when speaking of physical health alone, it seems reasonable to follow what the body needs, assuming that the body is healthy enough to give clear signals. There is, however, in general, evidence that certain foods promote better health and cause less harm.
2) sustainability
The health of ecosystems, all life, and the Earth itself are aspects to consider when deciding what to grow and eat, and how to do it.
3) treatment of other-selves
"In regards to eating meat," which is the subject of this thread. Our animal brothers and sisters.
4) spiritual implications
This aspect is complex. First, there is free will to be respected in 3D. But free will is not the end-all of spiritual evolution. 4D is not about choice, and on up through layers of growth. One could just be 3D here, and only be concerned about free will. Fine. I choose to do more regarding what I eat and all the ramifications of it. I choose to evolve as far as I can toward what I see as a future more in balance with all life (3D human choices have wreaked havoc on balance here). Does this make me better? No.
There are other aspects of the spiritual implications of eating meat that many spiritual teachers talk about such as the karma of eating animal flesh, the heaviness and fear associated with eating it, and so on, that can be discussed. I don't "follow" spiritual teachers, but I listen to information and assess for myself. We share information here.
This thread, as I see it, is for discussion, information, viewpoints. In the "normal" world of asleep people, this discussion could be seen as infringing on free will, as those individuals would not be seeking answers about it. BUT WE ARE. All of us are seeking growth, knowledge, spirit, whatever you want to call the curiosity of things beyond the physical.
So let's discuss, and it's okay if things get a little uncomfortable. This is apparently a huge trigger/catalyst. In my experience, it's not wise to ignore catalyst. This thread has helped me to widen my understanding immensely, much as Pablisimo mentioned.
This is a discussion. Just that. Just a discussion. between individuals who are here to discuss.
1) physical health
Certainly, when speaking of physical health alone, it seems reasonable to follow what the body needs, assuming that the body is healthy enough to give clear signals. There is, however, in general, evidence that certain foods promote better health and cause less harm.
2) sustainability
The health of ecosystems, all life, and the Earth itself are aspects to consider when deciding what to grow and eat, and how to do it.
3) treatment of other-selves
"In regards to eating meat," which is the subject of this thread. Our animal brothers and sisters.
4) spiritual implications
This aspect is complex. First, there is free will to be respected in 3D. But free will is not the end-all of spiritual evolution. 4D is not about choice, and on up through layers of growth. One could just be 3D here, and only be concerned about free will. Fine. I choose to do more regarding what I eat and all the ramifications of it. I choose to evolve as far as I can toward what I see as a future more in balance with all life (3D human choices have wreaked havoc on balance here). Does this make me better? No.
There are other aspects of the spiritual implications of eating meat that many spiritual teachers talk about such as the karma of eating animal flesh, the heaviness and fear associated with eating it, and so on, that can be discussed. I don't "follow" spiritual teachers, but I listen to information and assess for myself. We share information here.
This thread, as I see it, is for discussion, information, viewpoints. In the "normal" world of asleep people, this discussion could be seen as infringing on free will, as those individuals would not be seeking answers about it. BUT WE ARE. All of us are seeking growth, knowledge, spirit, whatever you want to call the curiosity of things beyond the physical.
So let's discuss, and it's okay if things get a little uncomfortable. This is apparently a huge trigger/catalyst. In my experience, it's not wise to ignore catalyst. This thread has helped me to widen my understanding immensely, much as Pablisimo mentioned.
This is a discussion. Just that. Just a discussion. between individuals who are here to discuss.
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