I have been kicking around the idea of becoming a vegetarian, feeling more and more called to eat raw foods. I am reluctant, however, because I love chicken SO much! I can't tolerate soy and tofu very well, even organic varieties.
At seminars and spiritual events that I've attended, I always notice that most people are vegetarians and that mostly vegetarian options are served. And I can't even begin to count how many judgemental looks I've received when I order chicken. It got me to thinking about whether there is some connection between spirituality and vegetarianism. I'm not sure I beleive that being a vegetarian makes you spiritual or that you can't be spiritual unless you are a vegetarian, I just noticed this tidbit. I have been progressing quite nicely on my ascention path regardless of the fact that I still eat some meat so I am curious.
I'd love to hear about any thoughts, ideas, experiences, etc. about spirituality and vegetarianism. Perhaps it will open another level of understanding for me or trigger an "ah ha".
Blessings!
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I can relate to what you're experiencing because I was in a similar predicament and loved eating chicken. Several months ago I had a strong urge to reduce and/or eliminate meat from my diet. Initially, I couldn't understand why I was feeling this way. The next day I remembered reading about "Ascension Symptoms." One symptom that you might encounter is that, as your energy increases in vibration. It can cause a sudden change in the types of foods the body wants to consume to adjust with the higher frequencies. To elaborate further on Bentbuddha's comment that "live foods will give you life, dead foods won't." I agree with this and it's true from a metaphysical/energetic perspective. I realized that I needed to increase my intake of fruits and vegetables because they contain more "Life force." Dead foods on the other hand are life-less and lose this energy once they die. This Life-force(energy) is also referred to as Orgone/Prana/Chi etc. It exists in all living things and even in the air we breathe. It's the same energy Spiritual healers access and channel when they heal someone.
http://www.ehow.com/about_5513156_orgone-healing.html
There's various factors that can affect how much life force a particular fruit/vegetable has. The fresher it is, the more energy it contains. If it's cooked there's a lower amount in comparison. You can read more about this energy and it's connection to foods on these websites.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art28637.asp
http://www.matrifocus.com/IMB02/mind_body_spirit.htm
Having said that, I'm not suggesting that everyone has to give up meat because I still eat meat. Only seafood though, mostly fish because it provides me with the important EFAs(Omega 3). My body reacts negatively to chicken, beef etc ever since that period during November-December last year when I noticed most meats aren't compatible with me anymore(Spiritually/physically). I've learnt to listen to my body, rather than ignore and suffer the consequences hehe. Finally, I think you can be "Spiritual" and eat meat. Our bodies are different and not created exactly alike. As the unique beings that we are, we don't all react the same to changes in diet. Removing meat completely may work for one person but not necessarily for someone else. To each their own. Trust your inner guidance and body to know what's best for you.
love, light peace and blessings from Mo
Good luck.
All of our personal approaches work until they are subsumed by where we are next.......today you crave chicken tomorrow you may not. The density you choose to work in will attract the resonance of what is familiar to it, in order for you to maintain relationships within it. As you raise the resonance of each cell's consciousness through your choices, their ability to engage with light increases and what you choose to eat, understand/know magnetises similar energetics toward you.....everything is wavelength in the end and the fun is choosing the waves to ride, all your choices will lead you to love and light in the end. Judgement is only ever contextual. Love+the winds of change to you from the fencer downunder.......