(04-03-2012, 05:38 PM)Bring4th_Monica Wrote: And that is precisely the point! Eliminating meat is arguably the single most effective way to accomplish so much...It's something we CAN do, that doesn't take any more time or money. In fact, it's cheaper to eat a vegetarian diet than to eat meat. It's something we CAN DO.
I disagree, there are many many things we can do other than eliminating meat, and many causes that we can champion, and as many different ways to serve as there are billions of individuals, who together make One. Thankfully , you are an animal advocate so I don't have to focus on that, and can direct my energy in the way I am called.
Quote:If everyone went vegetarian just for one day, the U.S. would save:
That's great, you can start a viral internet campaign to increase awareness and call it: Vegetarian for a Day, have cute pictures of animals, all kinds of info...it could go viral, and just think of the impact it would have....but I am not trying to tell you what to do

(04-03-2012, 05:38 PM)Bring4th_Monica Wrote: Guilt, when there's nothing we can do, is counterproductive.
Guilt, when there IS something we can do, serves a purpose.
There is always something we can do. For instance, have you fostered or adopted any abused or neglected children? Others have. There are millions of children that need love and care, that are suffering.
My foster son is now 33 and has 3 children of his own. I feel kind of egoic talking about it, but I am trying to make a point.
That is: we each have our gifts to share, one way and one honor/duty does not fit all.
Gaia is OK with humans eating meat.
There are many things we can do to meet in the middle and move towards 4D, like treat farm animals humanely, and support farmers who use humane and sustainable practices.
We are all in this together, and are all impacted by the whole, we are not just individuals but in a community with others.
Motivating others to make choices because of guilt is not the highest and best way to motivate, imo.