This post is a contribution as part of Heart-to-Heart’s new #veganwednesday challenge, asking internet friends to share what being a vegan means to them. In this first contribution, I’m happy to share the deep existential value I’ve cultivated since becoming a vegan. I like to think that I’m not the only one who has had this experience. I’d love to hear your own thoughts and reactions in the comments below!
For me, veganism is about discovering myself. It’s about unlocking my true potential.
Before I went vegan, I spread myself thinly across different spheres of interests, without any one sphere really becoming my home. It wasn’t until I made the transition to veganism and invested myself into local and global vegan culture that I felt truly complete—more than feeling complete, I feel like my potential is ever-expanding.
Deep down, I (like I believe most people) had felt strongly about my values. Yet, while living as a vegetarian even, I was undermining those values. I knew that I didn’t want to hurt animals, but refused to acknowledge the pain inflicted, and the abuse and exploitation I was supporting with my consumption of eggs and dairy.
Since becoming vegan, I can live my true north. I know what’s important to me; I know my purpose. That’s the life I’ve dreamed of. And that’s the life I’m living.
Now, I'm happy to say that veganism is more than just about discovering myself, but it's my purpose. And that, my friends, is what I intend to write about next week! So tune back in!
Until then, be sure to follow me! And find me on my website, Crunchy Vegan, and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (to name a few!).
Hi @crunchyvegangirl =D Thanks so much for sharing your story and for getting involved in #veganwednesday! It's so exciting to have these experiences being told on here! I hope you get a chance to interact with the community that has participated this week as it's my goal to begin to knit together a community of like minded individuals who are passionate about what they eat! Together we can inspire and that is something truly special =D
I'm so happy to hear you've found your path and that you feel at peace with where you are now, I know that is something I struggled with as well! Finding a healthy balance and lifestyle can be tough but that's why I think this group and initiatives like it are so important these days with the food crisis going on.
I really enjoyed your story and am happy to have connected with you here! I'll be looking over all the entries and awarding them on Monday, just in time for the next week's challenge =D
Thanks again my friend, <3
So kind of you to respond @heart-to-heart! And I'm glad you're organizing this competition because I'm new here and happy to build an online community! And can't wait for future posts! I already have next week's post planned!
nice post .upvoted...keep steeming :)
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STOPGreat post, thanks for sharing your vegan experience. Happy to have come across your blog, looking forward to seeing more of your story as it unfolds. Always awesome hearing from fellow vegans <3
Thanks for taking the time to read it! It means a lot and I'm so excited to have found this community!