Becoming vegetarian wasn’t a sudden idea. It’s not about the taste of meat, it is about my feelings. I am sorry for the animals and the feeling that I can’t eat them became stronger and stronger and one day I decided to stop it. I was 12 years old then. Some says that I put it down like alcoholics. Well, maybe yes, maybe not.
When I was around 14-15 years old I was here in Pécs many times, I came to see my friends. Sometimes we were sitting on Széchenyi Square and we were watching people, but one day I saw a woman with a bold fur coat and furred handbag. She was wearing it so proudly and we could see that she is very very rich. Then, I realised that she has a dog with her and I decided to go there and ask her: "Would you wear your dog also, madame?” She couldn’t answer, she got angry and told me to go away before she hits me. So I left the lady and went back to my friends. I will never understand why it is good for people to wear furred clothes and stuffs. After this experience I decicded to help animals in every way I can. I was also at an animal shelter, help them, played with the animals, even they could be a bit happier when I was there. When I see an errant animal, I give it food and water if I can and try to find home for it also.
What hurts me the most is the fact that there are people who torture animals. I can’t imagine how can it happen and why people do it. Animals can’t fight in this case, can’t ask for help, they are so innocent.
So because of these things I decided not to eat meat because I am so so sorry for them and I don’t want to be one who kills them and I know that it sounds stupid, because I don’t kill them, but I feel if I eat meat I also killed an animal. In my opinion we have to take care of living being, I mean humans also, not only animals but they are who can’t tell us their problems.
It is enough for me if my readers just think about it a bit and maybe they could have one-two days when they don’t eat meat. Maybe my apprehension is a bit complex or seems silly but this is what I feel inside and I can’t do anything.
And why am I crazy? Others think that I am crazy because I take is so seriously but I think it is a general thing to believe in myself and do what I feel to have to do. They also think that it was a teenager idea and I will grow out of it but no. This is my life and I assume it. I enjoy my life and try to make others to do it also.
Kudos for letting your conscience guide your actions! There is absolutely nothing wrong with your heart and feelings leading your mind down that path of vegetarianism (or veganism).
VálaszTörlésI admire your actions and thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you very much to read it and comment on it. I hope everything is okay with you, have a nice day or evening :D
VálaszTörlés