There are so many different diets and ways of eating out there that it can be hard to keep up with all the names and terms. This is especially true when diets are very similar with a few slight differences. Take all the different kinds of vegetarian diets there are. Ovo, Lacto, Lacto-Ovo, Pollotarian (just […]
Vegan Living
Sparking Joy: When Philosophies Collide
While living vegan is a huge part of my day, sometimes, other areas of life seem to fall perfectly in line with that huge part without a direct relation. The following is once such instance. A Story of Stuff and Sparking Joy I fall somewhere in the middle of the line between hoarding and minimalism. […]
Veganism and Vegetarianism: Why we are both on the same side
I am a committed vegan and my husband and two children are vegetarians. We live in a peaceful household, where everyone’s choice to be vegetarian or vegan is respected. When we do all sit around the table to eat a meal together as a family, I make something that we can all enjoy and sometimes […]
Is Veganism Unenlightened?
In my continuing studies of Buddhism, a recurring theme capturing my attention is the idea of not having fixed opinions or views. I have seen this idea referred to as “beginner’s mind,” “don’t know mind,” and “not sure mind” by various esteemed teachers. While my reaction to these teachings is often one of resonance, especially […]
Finding Compassion for the Less-Than-Vegan
One time, in a vegan-friendly omni restaurant, there was this young woman conversing with her server over a platter of sushi. She could be overheard explaining that she is “vegetarian, but I still eat fish” and that she has a “friend who is vegan,” but she didn’t see the need, worries about protein, blah blah […]