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VeggieGlobal's Already Veggie Introduction ...
Hi Veggie Boys and Girls!

VeggieBite ...
Recent research has found that vegetarians live up to 6 years longer than their meat-eating counterparts.

These opening introductions may suggest a typically, flowery "Isn't life wonderful when your a lentil-bound ageing hippie dancing bare-bottomed around a tree!"...

Eeuuww!!!

Let's wipe the slate clean and move into the 21st century!

VeggieGlobal aims not to fall into any of the stereotypical lentil pots of vegetarianism. Although there's nothing wrong with hippies with nut-roast hangovers, let's just say that the "veggie" in VeggieGlobal indicates peace and harmony, and the "global" means that everyone, everywhere can join in! ... Here, you can even shake off those visions of pale, fainting rakes in dreary cardigans!
Instead, VeggieGlobal stands for everything that's simply natural about being veggie, without the segregation!
In fact, in an ideal world, VeggieGlobal would chuck out all "veggie" and "arian" type descriptions altogether - That is if humanity was a cruelty-free society. But until then, we'll have to make do with old-fashioned terms that dissect the ethics of compassion
. Of course, we will always take our hats off to the old regimes who originally pioneered the vegetarian ethic and who still do provided very practical information, but unfortunately today, even the word "society", by definition makes vegetarianism sound separatist and even rather self-righteous.

We are passionate about VeggieGlobal's mission. It doesn't hide the fact that we would idealy love to see the whole world turn veggie! ... but at the same time we cut through outdated boundaries, and always aim to give you resources, friendly inspiration and fun ... without the pomposity.
With zillions of pages oozing original, inspiring editorials, campaigns and good-cause programmes, VeggieGlobal is creating total transparency between current veggies and meaty people who are beginning to realize that an ethically based lifestyle is becoming a prerequisite in how to survive the environmental turmoil which our entire planet is now facing.
You may also notice that this isn't exactly a hacked-together website with nothing but a few borrowed veggie facts and recipes, a couple of novel website tricks, and then adverts ... and more adverts! Instead, with years of dedicated research and intuitive foresight, VeggieGlobal lays down a labyrinth of paths to help you achieve a natural sense of realization; how outward compassion and inner-healing are so closely entwined.
However, to reach this realization, meat-eaters do have to jump a few hurdles to eventually feel comfortable about an animal-free diet, and even then a diet which doesn't destroy rain forests and habitats. So, if you are a "meatie" thinking of becomming veggie, there is a slight telling-of bit in one or two areas, but it's all part of the natural flow and there's no self-righteous malice intended!
Don't forget, VeggieGlobal, along with its sister site Looking-Glass is a web "retreat", so whether you are veggie or just thinking about it, this is a place to chill and soak in the atmosphere.

And now ... an Important Statement

VeggieGlobal is the only vegetarian based organization which states the following as its mission statement:
"VeggieGlobal accepts and respects individuals and associated indigenous cultures their choice - and often necessity - to eat meat - that is, if he or she is prepared to kill the animal themselves."
In other words, that means those in more remote regions of the planet who aren't having this evening's dinner killed and prepared by slaughterhouses, butchers, meat-packers and supermarket shelf-fillers. For example, Inuits or Eskimos (a race of people who live around the polar regions) have no choice but to eat the animals and fish that inhabit their icy environments where vegetation doesn't even grow. Such cultures, along with tribes in other remote parts the world, have historically harmonized with nature, which retains the natural balance of the food chain and its associated ecology. They have evolved to respect the environment and therefore the animal population around them, only to kill and eat what they personally require, as part of the circle of day to day life for themselves and the fragile environment around them.
It is often only the interference of the developed world - and the destructive technology it brings - that destroys the natural balance of those almost-forgotten cultures and the delicate balance they have achieved between animal and man.

"Compassionate living, such as vegetarianism is not just an inner cleansing exercise. Its rationale should extend outside the body - to engage in the active healing and protection of every precious thing within and even beyond the world's biosphere.
Therefore achieving the true harmonic of peace and well-being must be far further reaching than simply moving the furniture around, meditatively chanting or knocking back a seaweed and banana smoothie." - creator of VeggieGlobal and Looking-Glass

Stuff to Think About

The VeggieGlobal quote above suggests that vegetarianism, animal welfare, humanitarianism and conservation is not simply about whimsical displays of concern during one human's life cycle ... It's not about chasing an alternative, self comfort lifestyle whilst the commercial world around you continues to bulldoze its way across the planet for a quick buck ... Vegetarianism, animal welfare, humanitarianism and conservation are signatures of the earth's natural harmonic ... And these signatures can emanate from you, by rooting yourself into the planet - feeling, listening, living and truly responding - synchronized to the pulse of your homeworld.

For those who have already climbed to this next plane of human evolution, a natural affinity with such issues of compassion is part of a normal existence ... and its integration in your social life is completely transparent. You have earned the role of a "Global Compassionate" when almost everything you do - even without having to think too hard about it - creates a positive and healing effect to this planet.

Can you become a true Global Compassionate?

Some of us are getting there.
The turning point began with the protests at the 1999 World Trade Fair Organization in Seattle USA and the IMF / World Bank conference in Washington. This gave a clear indication that a shift within main business infrastructure towards environmental considerations was becoming dangerously overdue. These protests and many since then are proving that the work of the concerned few who struggle to keep the natural planet breathing could be having a small but significant effect.

With that in mind, is there a flicker of light at the end of a long smog filled tunnel? If so, such a light needs the power of the Internet to help it grow ever brighter ... illuminating the way through to a greener and more pleasant future. With the Internet there is now no excuse but for each and every individual to contribute with one finger on the mouse button towards a future most of us dream of ... veggieglobal can provide you with that power.

Awareness and Repair

veggieglobal is perhaps controversial on occasions, but always level-headed in its common-sense approach. It aims to push bounderies, expose hypocrisy and get straight to the point ... No peeling grapes around here. It throws questions and considerations directly at the consumer as well as encouraging the commercial sector to explore alternative methods of global management.
Here's the pretentious bit: We call this approach "awareness and repair".

Telling Off Bit ...

Bored already?... not enough easy-fix buzz words and freebies for you? well then you are a typical, vague, kind-of-veggie, apathetic surfer who really needs a slap with a soggy aubergine! Wake up to the fact that this site strengthens your best hope of seeing yourself and your surroundings survive over the next 25 years! ... yes, in your lifetime!
So, if you've past the stage of getting all excited over the Internet; clicking buttons, downloading completely inane rubbish, and going "ooh, isn't that just mad" as nerds mime to songs in front of their webcams, then pay attention!
But on the other hand we're not going to preach vegetarianism to you ... There is discussion here for you to take part in if you want to ... Read the philosophies that fuel this site if you want to. But you don't have to read it if it's all too much of a hassle.

In fact here's a link to take you straight to VeggieGlobal's main contents page

However...

... Don't vegetate, cultivate!

As veggieglobal.com grows, so will global and local issues come into clear focus here. We call on world environmental, animal, and humanitarian organizations to consider VeggieGlobal's potential ... Not just as a service portal but breathing compassion into the on-line mainstream, in a manner that every generation can tune to. We want to cultivate the concrete and tarmac of the world's cities and towns ... spread enough awareness so that those who would otherwise never be the wiser can take the opportunity to plant themselves and tune to the earth's natural harmonic.
Until now, media attention on vegetarianism in accord with animal welfare has been the pilgrimage of a handful of celebrities; often pampered, slightly delusional and tiresomely self-righteous. A focus which does not cut across cultures at street level. Promoting vegetarianism and animal welfare should not highlight differences in social status towards the common person. Nor should it seem that such "idealism" is a luxury privilege for the rich and famous. (In fact being vegetarian will save you a fortune!)

Become a Global Compassionate and join the on-line activities that will turn the media on its head, as the issues and actions raised here become the primary consideration of 21st century lifestyle and communication.

In harmony with Looking-Glass.co.uk the bridge from street level to the natural world has been built for the first time. It's up to the organizations and public surfers to use this bridge... meet, exchange and be enlightened.

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