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| 2015 Photography © Lunah Designs |
As I sit here, waiting for my soy latte at one of my favourite cafes, I realised that as much as I am like other people, I am also very different. I am your average uni student, with a constant struggle for funds, ordering a simple cup of coffee. Yet as I do this task, it gives me peace knowing that with every decision I make, I am helping contribute to a better planet; a better system; a way of changing the network in which we as humanity have completely fucked up in a quest to satisfy personal gluttony. It only takes one second to make a choice which is either going to help or harm the planet.
Why is it that even though we live in a time where we have access to infinite amounts of information (in the form of medical studies, live lectures, free online documentaries and Youtube testimonies) and yet people still don't have a clue about what is a) destroying the environment or that b) you can help with every decision you make? Because most people genuinely don't seem to care at the end of the day. Not everyone wants to be the best version of themselves, has the desire to help other sentient beings or even give our planet the best possible chance for survival. But for those people who do have that fire within themselves to learn about the world and see outside of the societal conditioning they have grown up with, will view Veganism with appreciation and consideration.
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| Watermelon frappe & photography by @EarthlingMaxi |
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| Delicious Food from Sadhana Kitchen - Photography by @EarthlingMaxi |
So yes, it does take a certain type of person to go Vegan. But that doesn't mean that no one can, especially when it comes to age. Like I said before, if you're reading this blog post now, your one of those lucky few in the world who has access to unlimited information to the world we live in. Earthling Maxi is a perfect example of someone who is conscious of her soundings, and thereby lives accordingly, at only 16 years of age! I wish I was that open when I was that young, but it took me 20 years to awaken. Cherie of @thrivingonplants is another perfect example as well. At just 16 too, she has not only embraced Veganism, but also inspired thousands to do so by demonstrating how easy, delicious and simple this lifestyle really is. Well done girls, for representing the Australian Vegan lifestyle - we really do have a choice living in first world country, to not only make a better future, but help support Vegan businesses such as new cafes and restaurants, make other businesses consider having Vegan options (e.g. plant-based cheese) and support the fruit and vegetable farmers of our country too!
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| Raspberry & Banana Nicecream! Made by Cherie of @thrivingonplants |
And yes, while I am a raw till 4, plant-based eater, I am trying to slowly give up coffee - but the simple act of swapping dairy cow's milk to soy or almond milk is a split-second choice when ordering one. Not only does it help your health, it tastes almost exactly the same but without the cost of murdering an innocent animals life (yes, all dairy cows end up at the slaughterhouse as meat consumption in Australia). So start changing up little things in your everyday life! Try ordering the veggie option out at restaurants, trying new foods like tahini instead of mayonnaise, or having coconut yoghurt or fruit ice-cream (frozen fruit blended) as your dessert! Not only will your body feel the difference and thank you, daily acts of kindness do not need to be announced to the world since all acts of kindness mean the world to the animal.
