THE FOUR DIMENSIONS OF VEGANISM...PEAS

Many people consider veganism as a diet. This is not the case, it is rather a way of living, a lifestyle if you prefer to give it a label.Of course eating is a major part of our lives so veganism does in fact encompass how we eat and what food choices we make.


We look at veganism as a four dimentional lifestyle with an underlying philosophy of "do no harm" or Ahimsa.
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Dimension #1...PHYSICAL
The physical dimension of course starts with a healthy vegan diet. One that promotes cleansing, healing and prevention. As part of this we should include regular physical activity and activities that promote a quiet mind. In other words we are taking care of our own body and minds.Ahimsa.


Dimension #2...ECOLOGICAL
Our behavior, activities and outlook should be aimed at sustainability of the environment and the planet as a whole. what we do and the way we do it should cause no harm to the planet, the air and our water. The object is to leave it all better that how we found it. Ahimsa.




Dimension #3... THE ANIMALS
The animals are the true victims of our careless lifestyle and eating choices. If we look at animals as sentient beings with a unique soul and consciousness, we would give them the respect they deserve. We would not lock them up like prisoners. We would not torture them. We would not drug them to death and take their babies away. We would respect them. Ahimsa.




Dimension #4... SPIRITUAL
For us to get the most out of life we need to consider this dimension very seriously. We need to realize that we are simply part of the entire scope of nature and consider carefully how best we fit in to the greater scheme of things. Communimg with nature regularly, looking at the stars in wonderment, and living a life of service helps us answer the bigger question... what is our purpose?
Ahimsa.




This post is just an introduction to the four dimensions of veganism. Each of these dimensions will be examined in great detail as we go along.


DO YOU LIKE PEAS?
Why would I ask you say... well the acronym for the four dimensions of veganism is PEAS...
Physical, Ecological, Animal, Spiritual... so put some peas on your plate and give it some thought...




May PEAS be with you.