I’m Coming Out Of The Closet: What A Relief It Is To Be Myself.
Posted: Saturday, April 30, 2011
by Fran Larson
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I didn’t just decide one day that I would jump on the bandwagon and be a vegetarian because it is becoming more popular. Nor did I do it because I think it is inhumane or immoral to kill animals in order for me to eat (although if I really think about it, It probably is, but that is a whole other article).
The truth is, that the vegetarian lifestyle chose me.
As far back as I can remember, it has been difficult for me to eat meat. I would usually put very little meat on my plate and then eat it in a hurry, so that I could enjoy the rest of my meal. Meat was easier to get down when it was mixed with rice or in a casserole. The bottom life was that it was a chore to eat any kind of meat.
I recall that my mother did not enjoy meat and now I found out one of my sisters never eats meat. It is a strange phenomenon. How can I explain it? I guess my body chooses to be a vegetarian. Just like I love the color purple and I am an introvert, being who I am is just that – being me.
In comparing this choice with someone who chooses a different sexual preference in mid-life, my choice is much the same, but it is who I am. Society may think I am odd or my family and friends may not understand, but the relief of never having to eat meat again outweighs all of these doubts and fears.
I am free now to enjoy food and eat the way my body wants me to eat. This is not in any way criticizing or judging non-vegetarians because everyone should eat what they want and be who they are.
Myths About Being A Vegetarian
In thinking about becoming/being a vegetarian, there seems to be many myths about this subject, but my own opinion is that these 3 myths would probably be the most common.
Myth #1: Vegetarians do not get enough protein, calcium or other nutrients and vitamins that are needed.
This could actually be true with some vegetarians. If a vegetarian were just eating chips and carbohydrates then he/she naturally would not get enough nutrients to be healthy. It is true also of those who eat meat. It is a personal responsibility to research and find healthy food and not eat too much processed or empty-calorie food.
Myth 2: All vegetarians are animal-rights activists or weird.
I am a living example of that not being true. There are many reasons besides being an animal rights activist that people choose not to eat meat. It could be for health reasons or even for economic reasons. We all know that meat is very expensive.
Myth 3: Vegetarians are always weak and sickly.
This cannot be true because, according to http://www.makingpages.org/health/myths.html, many strong sports figures are vegetarians. Just a few off the long list are:
· Hank Aaron (home run champion in major league baseball) Source: A Teen's Guide to Going Vegetarian
• B J Armstrong (US Basketball star)
• Al Beckles (body builder)
• Sorya Bonali (ice skater)
If a vegetarian eats correctly, he/she will most likely be healthier than those who eat meat. Medical studies have shown that vegetarians are less likely to suffer from heart disease, cancer, diet-related diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure, so a vegetarian diet is very good for your health.
Experience True Joy And Freedom When You Proclaim Who You Are
This article is all about being me, as I continue to evolve. If you are not truly being who you really are, I challenge you to do so. Here are a couple of inspiring quotes:
Every time you don't follow your inner guidance, you feel a loss of energy, loss of power, a sense of spiritual deadness. ~Shakti Gawain
If God had wanted me otherwise, He would have created me otherwise. ~Johann von Goethe
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