"Hell is other people"

[lissabliss]

The hardest part about being vegan, for me, is conversing with non-vegan people. In the past while, I've asked 3 people, "Oh, you're vegan?" (because i really think that they are based on the context) and they've said no. Now I'm not talking about meanies, but nice, informed people. I get really awkward and have no idea what to say. My responses

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[anomniverse]

Heh, it's all in your head ;)

Let go of the whole vegan-superiority thing; then you'll be able to talk to vegans and non-vegans compassionately and selflessly. Look beyond your nose~

Being judgmental and self-conscious really is such a waste of energy.

[lissabliss]

i appreciate that you took this one out of the vegan box. this is obviously a personal issue that goes just a bit deeper. i'll have to look elsewhere for advice on how to be less judgmental of myself and others!

Try Buddhism!

[anomniverse]

Best advice I ever had. ^_^

Re: Try Buddhism!

[lissabliss]

thank you.
i'm actually going to Vipassana in a month (10 day meditation retreat). also, i just watched a documentary on the life of the Buddha and it was rather fascinating...

Re: Try Buddhism!

[anomniverse]

That's cool. What documentary was it? I'm curious... Thanks!

Re: Try Buddhism!

[lissabliss]

The Life of Buddha - BBC
http://filmtalks.net/post/2007/10/09/the-life-of-buddha/#a