Chillax

Alright! We are a approaching the new year and some of you will make resolutions. Fabulous! I love resolutions! Which is why I start thinking about them in October! It's great to be the type of person who is always looking to grow in healthy directions. Maybe some of you have decided to go vegan! If you have I'm sure you are very passionate about your choice. Your reasons for making this lifestyle choice are strong. You are on fire with passion. You may get angry. You may want to lecture or shout facts at the omnivores. You may want to shake the man eating the fast food cheese burger because he’s obviously a ‘monster’ and must be stopped. What you will learn as you educate yourself can be devastating but remember most people are completely unaware of where their ‘food’ comes from. They have not done the research you have. You may want to share your information. That’s wonderful! However, lectures and shouting will not open anyone up to a vegan lifestyle. It may not be easy at times but try to be gentle.

I’ve found that the best way to open people up to veganism is to be happy and healthy. Many people; strangers and friends; have approached me to ask what I do to keep in shape, where I get so much energy or what my beauty regimen is (I look very young for my age). I proudly tell them I’m vegan. That gets the ball rolling on a positive note. Another great positive way to open people up is to learn to bake something fantastically delicious; something that appeals to all people. I bake a mean chocolate chip cookie that shocks omnivores when they take a bite. “This is vegan! This is the best chocolate chip cookie I’ve ever eaten!” Never underestimate the power of homemade baked goods.   

If you encounter someone who just pushes all your vegan buttons just walk away. Don't expend energy where it isn't deserved or appreciated.