by Apprentice | 30 Jun 2015 | General
We are in the process of adopting a homeless rabbit. I met her for the first time today. Frightened, she glued herself to the corner of the cage at the shelter. With some coercing, she came forward and she was picked-up and handed to me. I was humbled. She was so warm...
by Apprentice | 29 Jun 2015 | General
While I have said what the word “vegan” means or could mean, I have not written about the essence of being a vegan. Vegans believe in animal rights and not just animal welfare. They do not eat anything that is from an animal. Animals may not be used for...
by Apprentice | 27 Jun 2015 | General
If you are going to adopt a philosophy or follow a path, you had better know what you are following. In the case of veganism, the word “vegan” is a good place to start. There are two schools of thought. The first one is the romantic one: the word...
by Apprentice | 23 Jun 2015 | General
Before I venture into what the word “vegan” means, some insight into life as a vegan. I have been a vegan for over 4 years and never really had a sweet tooth before this. Once I became a vegan, I developed this nagging longing for cake and chocolates. ...
by Apprentice | 20 Jun 2015 | General
“Ahimsa” is the Sanskrit word which means: non violence. This is the foundation of a vegan’s being. Non violence to all living beings, humans and non human animals. It is the word that embodies a life of compassion and the absence of cruelty. George...
