It is a testament to the effectiveness of advertising campaigns funded by the animal-user industries that a diet that is bad for us and harmful to the planet is thought of as "normal" and a diet that promotes health, happiness, and well-being is thought of as alternative, abnormal, or faddish. In fact, these days it is relatively easy to find vegetarian options in many restaurants and supermarkets, though you may have to ask.

The best way to uplift our own lives is to do all we can to uplift the lives of others.

Eating vegetables, fruits and grains rarely causes total destruction of the plant or tree on which the food grew; after harvesting, seeds remain to be replanted the next season. But this certainly does not happen when an animal is slaughtered - death is final; that animal will not reproduce again!

Don't wait for a better world. Start now to create a world of harmony and peace. It is up to you, and it always has been. You may even find the solution at the end of your fork.

Vegan food is not only good for you, the animals, and the planet, but cooking vegan can be simple, easy, and fun.

Yoga teaches us that we can have whatever we may want in life if we are willing to provide it for others first.

You cannot change the past but you can start now and lay the foundation for the future.