You might have noticed that my
description says “going vegan” now, instead of “avid vegan.”
It happens to the best of us, you guys. I try not to judge others for
caving either, because it has and is happening to me right now. Now,
I prefer to change my status to “going vegan” when things like
this happen. That's because it indicates that I'm not quite there
yet. Still, I think it's your business how you describe yourself in
this situation.
I also have strong feelings against
making people who are trying to change feel bad about themselves.
It's true that when one falls off the vegan wagon, they can't
technically call themselves vegan. But is it really that big of a
deal? I don't think so. What's in a word? Roses smell the same no
matter what they're called, etc.
So, if someone I know is trying to go
vegan but slipping up here and there, even for extended time periods,
I'm OK with them calling themselves vegan, especially if it helps
them focus on getting back on track. It's about visualization, you
guys. However you see yourself and whatever you describe yourself as
will eventually come to be. It's inevitable.
Who knows? Maybe by saying that I'm
going vegan, I'm giving myself a subliminal excuse to never get
there. Still, I just don't feel right calling myself vegan when I'm
not there yet. If you are, however, off the vegan wagon, please feel
free to call yourself whatever you want. Especially if it helps you
focus on your goal. And please refrain from giving people who aren't
there yet such a hard time.
We're all in this together. Let's build
each other up instead of passing judgment, shall we?
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