Wednesday, 5 December 2012

the Child Eaters

If, while we eat, we destroy living beings or the environment, we are eating the flesh of our own sons and daughters.

- Thich Nhat Hanh -


*However, this must be taken in the context of the fact that life constantly consumes life to live.

1 comment:

  1. Sadly, his words are getting more and more difficult to honor... if that is one's choice. Aside from the condition of animals raised for slaughter or for dairy products/eggs, even the fruits and vegetables we eat are grown with chemicals, in modified environments, and genetic alterations. All of this destroys the balance of nature. We have no idea what is in the foods we eat that are packaged and processed, removing virtually all the nutrients. We need to buy all unpackaged, organic foods from markets, and eat in a simple, natural way, if that is possible in our rushed lives where convenience is expected!
    But even when it seems so impossible, every little bit helps. Something to strive for... :)

    ReplyDelete