Why I am not a vegan

[Shemaya]

What about the idea that the best way to change the world is by transforming your inner self (be the change you want to see in the world)? Or is that just a cop out? Or does it need to be balanced by direct action? I feel guilty for not being more active and I guess the above is a way for me to justify my non action. Maybe I need to get off of my ass.

Hi Folklove,
I think we do need an inner transformation. I know I need/ needed one. The spiritual path is about the inner transformation, which in our violent and oppressive world, is a lot about forgiveness and raising our awareness/ consciousness, from my experience.

However, that statement is sometimes used as a cop out, I think, too. Ghandi, who was one of our greatest spiritual leaders, was all about action ( and also a strict vegetarian). He organized and led a successful social movement of nonviolent protest, engaging all sorts of different people from all walks of life. He led by example and action, confronting the injustice of their time. They were able to overthrow the British colonizers/ oppressors.

There is still so much work like that to be done! We need a million Ghandi's! I think in order to bring 4D for humans, action in confronting our economic slavery, political oppression and spiritual suppression is absolutely needed.