I'm totally into veganism and animal rights, but I'm not into being an angry and judgmental activist.
Sharon GannonTo cultivate compassion, try to remember that others are doing the best they can, just like you, and that when someone does something abusive, they are getting something that they feel is positive from the experience.
Sharon GannonHuman beings are Earthlings and as Earthlings are connected to every other living being on this planet.
Sharon GannonIf it were possible to live without causing harm to any living being at all, then indeed we might well choose not to eat carrots or other vegetables. But that is not possible - merely by being alive, we necessarily cause harm to many, many beings: we step on them inadvertently, we breathe them in without noticing, we kill them when we brush our teeth or wash our bodies, etc.
Sharon Gannon