In regards to eating meat

[Tenet Nosce]

That's right. So I hope my explanation clarified what I was trying to say.

Yes, thank you.

Just like we're "capable" of being aware of our Oneness at all times?

If it were so simple, we'd be having a lot bigger harvest.

Oh gosh, no it isn't simple at all! I think we are using the word "capable" in two different connotations. For example, I am capable of being a virtuoso pianist. However to achieve this would require more effort than I am willing to put forth.

So I'd say I emphatically disagree with you that compassion "comes quite naturally."

What I observe is that compassion comes naturally to babies and little children. I believe those beliefs and behaviors you referred to are put upon them by external authority figures.

OK. We're saying the same thing here. I would define 'personal best' as doing the best we can in that moment; ie., improving.

Ah. So it seems our apparent disagreement was mostly about different terminology. Words really do seem to get in the way of communication and understanding...