Well Yes. I have had the privilege to communicate with cows, goats, sheep, chickens and pigs on this very subject.
Overwhelmingly they have a universal response. As long as they are treated with dignity, respect and love during their lives. Allowed to express themselves fully and being understood for the sentient beings they are, then they do understand their role in the Ecosystem. They have a highly evolved perspective that directly correlates with indigenous lore & principles.
If the animal is to die for the purpose of man then it is important to use all parts, give thanks to the spirit as it passes over and not let the animal be sacrificed for only one aspect of their earthly selves, eg tusks of an elephant or fins of a shark.
To be entirely clear, if even one of these animals suggested eating meat was against their and our highest good.I would mention this.
I understand this article may ruffle some feathers. However, since the Vegan marches on April 10th, I have been asked daily what my opinion is of Veganism, and I believe it is important to speak up for the animals.
Although these marches and protests would have all started with good intentions and has definitely started a conversation on the topic, it seems to have almost gone too far the other way. Nobody seems to be listening to the real message because it’s all underpinned with anger and lack of rational discussion. Claiming to be doing it all for the welfare of the animals. Sadly It seems to be a vegan crusade that has a mob mentality. There are better ways to get this point across.
Don't get me wrong I have many friends who are Vegetarian and Vegan, I myself have eaten this way for multiple reasons throughout my lifetime. I respect everyone's individual choice completely, without question. I totally agree that as a society & community we should be consuming less meat and have a better understanding of where it comes from. But I don't believe anybody has the right to tell others what or how to eat, just as they shouldn't have a say in what religion or spiritual practice people have. Also, the concept of giving yourself a label or putting people in categories or boxes, doesn't seem to work either. It all comes down to personal choice. We need to be eating instinctively and consciously, eating with our hearts and our heads.Even the Dalai Lama consumes meat when it is given to him.
In fact in Australia the Vegetarian population went from 1.7- 2.1 million as of March 2018. That's 11.2% of the population, and 58.4% of people claim to be eating less meat which is wonderful. Vegetarianism has quadrupled from 2012 -2017, 987% (statistics from livekindly website and Roy Morgan Poll). According to PETA 198 animals are saved per vegan, but technically this can't be true, according to Chris Tomson, author for Quora as the same amount of animals are being produced.
It is important to note that the Animals and I do not agree with the soulless industrial style farming where animals live a horrible life. Mutilated, force-fed & pumped full of chemicals and antibiotics. Being brutally slaughtered with no regard for the sentient beings they are. This way of consuming doesn’t do the animal any justice at all.
I was shown a living example of this firsthand by a gorgeous rooster who made an escape out of a truck doing 100 kms/hr. He came to live with me, and was called Clover. He had multiple injuries but recovered beautifully. ( pictured)
He illustrated perfectly what is wrong with this style of ‘farming’. He was 5-6 weeks old and already double the size of my 2-3 year old chooks and rooster.
He managed to eat the equivalent of what eight normal chickens ate every day. His beak had been cut so he was limited in what he could have and he also had an insatiable thirst. He waddled when he walked as his legs could barely hold the weight of his body.
However, what I remember most about this sweet guy was the size of his heart. He made me melt every time I saw him. I gave him Reiki everyday and he would always waddle over for cuddles and affection. When he was nearly six months old a wedge tail Eagle took him and dropped him. When I found his body he weighed 9.6 kg. Unbelievable. He lived a happy life where he was content and made friends with all the other critters, including a massive brown snake he used to sunbake with most days.
If you can take anything away from this article, I beg of you please stop sharing Animal Cruelty posts and information. Ironically, they are most commonly shared by Animal Rights Groups, and well meaning animal lovers.
Not only are they extending the animals pain and suffering by virtue of the scene being witnessed and viewed multiple times. Empaths who watch this are incredibly traumatised. While, sadly, the people likely to perpetrate these barbaric acts, now have a handy How-To video or picture to watch.
Animals don't want their suffering to be used as story telling for other’s information along the lines of shocking people into action.
You wouldn't share something like this about a family member. Please think about this next time you are faced with this choice. As it really doesn't serve the animals highest purpose at all.
I would also like to say I also have great respect for the farmers who are trying to do the right thing for their families and animals in their care, the ones I have met seem to be in this majority, especially in this region.
Bottom line, we are the planet's guardians. We need to be more aware that our choices have consequences.
Conscious consuming on every level. The way we treat everything on the earth needs a major overhaul including the trees, oceans, waterways, animals, ourselves & each other.
One of the greatest ways we can make change is to be aware of how we spend our money. Keep it local. Be willing to pay a few extra dollars for produce that is treated with respect. This will encourage more producers to adopt this way of sustainable agriculture and jump on board.
By all means be the love and be part of the change, just don't get caught up in the political process and others agendas. Ask yourself is this the best I can be, for Me, the Animals the Planet?
That's the filter I'll be using
Much Aroha Donna Xx
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