Meat. It's good stuff.
But in the spirit of trying something new (and hopefully somehow furthering myself on the road to happiness) I think sacrifices must be made.
Intense sacrifices.
Meat sacrifices.
To all of you carnivores shaking your head at this blog post right now, I know what you are thinking. WHAT THE F(@*(#*# IS PERLE DOING?!?
The answer is: I really don't know. But in order to commit to this "happiness thing" more fully, I think lifestyle changes are pretty unavoidable. Believe me, if there was any way to circumvent altering my way of life, I would be totally stoked. But I knew (kind of) that change was going to be coming my way when I committed to this project, and so, I've decided to embrace it before IT smothers me.
That's pretty much how I decided to explore the wonderful world of veganism.
I am not saying that being a vegan makes you a happier person in life--this is hardly true.
But what I am saying is that I think in order to understand happiness, one must be willing to experiment with change; accept change; and be willing to experience it.
But why such a major change you might ask,? I mean, quitting all animal products and byproducts is a pretty drastic adjustment. Why not start with vegetarianism? pescatarianism? or just no more bacon for goodness sakes!!
Well, because I am afraid of change. And that's putting it pretty mildly.
I hate change. I abhor it. I despise it because it is so unpredictable.
When things stay the same, it becomes easier to establish a pattern: a daily routine.
And I dig routines.
But more often than not, the "routineness" of life gets misconceived as happiness; and this is usually where I hit a major roadblock in my journey.
So I think my psyche needs a shock. I am not sure if I'll stay vegan for the duration of my 365 day happy-journey; I'm going to try to avoid making long-term promises because those are the ones that are broken most easily. But I do know that for now, and for at least a little while, I'm saying Sayonara to all meat and dairy products.
Stay Happy,
Perle
But in the spirit of trying something new (and hopefully somehow furthering myself on the road to happiness) I think sacrifices must be made.
Intense sacrifices.
Meat sacrifices.
To all of you carnivores shaking your head at this blog post right now, I know what you are thinking. WHAT THE F(@*(#*# IS PERLE DOING?!?
The answer is: I really don't know. But in order to commit to this "happiness thing" more fully, I think lifestyle changes are pretty unavoidable. Believe me, if there was any way to circumvent altering my way of life, I would be totally stoked. But I knew (kind of) that change was going to be coming my way when I committed to this project, and so, I've decided to embrace it before IT smothers me.
That's pretty much how I decided to explore the wonderful world of veganism.
I am not saying that being a vegan makes you a happier person in life--this is hardly true.
But what I am saying is that I think in order to understand happiness, one must be willing to experiment with change; accept change; and be willing to experience it.
But why such a major change you might ask,? I mean, quitting all animal products and byproducts is a pretty drastic adjustment. Why not start with vegetarianism? pescatarianism? or just no more bacon for goodness sakes!!
Well, because I am afraid of change. And that's putting it pretty mildly.
I hate change. I abhor it. I despise it because it is so unpredictable.
When things stay the same, it becomes easier to establish a pattern: a daily routine.
And I dig routines.
But more often than not, the "routineness" of life gets misconceived as happiness; and this is usually where I hit a major roadblock in my journey.
So I think my psyche needs a shock. I am not sure if I'll stay vegan for the duration of my 365 day happy-journey; I'm going to try to avoid making long-term promises because those are the ones that are broken most easily. But I do know that for now, and for at least a little while, I'm saying Sayonara to all meat and dairy products.
Stay Happy,
Perle
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