Vegetarians have an uncanny way of being able to justify all the aliments that accompany a vegetarian lifestyle.
Just the other day, my vegetarian neighbor at work was telling me how she doesn't sleep through the night. The night before she woke up three times. Sound familiar? Now I try not to preach to her even though I would love to convert her. This time I couldn't bite my tongue any longer. I looked at her and said "You aren't going to want to hear this but; I didn't sleep through the night until I started eating meat". Of course she came up with a list of reasons why that wasn't the cause. Her mother was a light sleeper, there was a storm, who knows maybe the cat meowed. I went on to explain that my brother had the same experience and every vegetarian I know or have read about who started eating meat again slept fine immediately after eating meat. She still didn't believe me. I just stared at her. Then she said "maybe". OMG
Another vegetarian has moved into my area at work. I told you, they are raining down on me. In my cube I have a colorful picture that reads "Be Happy Now". She stopped by to comment on it because she really liked it. I realized that when I first printed it out and hung it up I was a vegetarian and really needed external inspiration to be happy. I didn't tell her this as when I first told her I was eating meat she snapped at me. So, I thought it best to keep my experience to myself when speaking with her. While talking about this picture, she made a comment which I can't remember but it lead me to believe that she works at being happy and nice. Sound familiar?
Maybe I should sniff these people and see if they smell like dead leaves!
Vegetarians don't want to admit that the lifestyle they have chosen is causing them harm. Maybe it's like when an alcoholic can't admit they have a drinking problem. Now that statement is probably going to get me as much popularity as when I stated vegetarianism is an eating disorder. Oh well, this new mission of mine to convert vegetarians into carnivores may not always be easy but it is something I feel I need to do. I just haven't figured out the right tools or approach. Suggestions?
