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		<title>On Being Vegan</title>
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		<dc:creator>Yvonne Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was talking to a friend last night about being vegan.  I told him about my lunch at VegNews and how wonderful it is to sit at a table with seven other vegans enjoying a delicious cruelty-free meal created with love by friends.  I told him about Vegetarian Summerfest and AR 2008 and how amazing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was talking to a friend last night about being vegan.  I told him about my lunch at VegNews and how wonderful it is to sit at a table with seven other vegans enjoying a delicious cruelty-free meal created with love by friends.  I told him about Vegetarian Summerfest and AR 2008 and how amazing it is to be in a room with hundreds of people who all share the common bond of non-violence and compassion.  As I relived those experiences, I started to well up with tears at the sheer emotion I felt.</p>
<p>I love being a part of the vegan community.  I truly, truly love it.  I don&#8217;t live in a place where there are a lot of vegans.  We don&#8217;t have any vegan restaurants here&#8230;yet.  I do know lots of fabulous, compassionate, wonderful people in Nashville and I&#8217;m not complaining, but going to festivals and events where you know most everyone there shares your knowledge and lifestyle is really an uplifting experience like no other.</p>
<p>For me, veganism isn&#8217;t about giving up anything.  Since I made this decision, I have only gained.  I feel better, I look better, I have more spiritual clarity and I&#8217;m part of a community that I absolutely adore.  What have I lost?  Nothing.  Absolutely nothing.  I eat amazing food that energizes me and tastes great.  I eat more vegetables and whole foods than I ever have and I feel vibrant, healthy, strong and nourished.  It truly is the best decision I&#8217;ve ever made.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;m better than anyone else.  I try my best not to judge those who don&#8217;t feel the same way I do.  I believe everyone is on their own path and we all need to discover our own truths on our own time lines.  At the same time though, I also know that the way we&#8217;re living right now, especially in this country, is not sustainable.</p>
<p>So, I want to help.  I want to help the humans, the animals and the planet by doing what I feel is best for all and best for my own person.  I choose the world I want to live in with every meal I eat.  I will not force my views on others, but I will always be here to answer questions.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for reading.  I am so grateful for all of you.  ALL of you.</p>
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