The
role of diet in the conscious and spiritual community has been a big buzz for
topic of discussion. We have many individuals becoming vegans and this is
causing a little concern for others who are not vegans. Swami Vivekananda
(spiritual teacher) once said “You believe that you have to live in a certain
way, eat certain foods, perform certain rituals to be holy, but if you could
only see that if you wish to be spiritually free or whole. All you have to do
is stand up and be free.” Swami also said “A cow eat grass all of its life, but
have you ever seen a cow become a saint.”
The
key to living a more spiritual conscious lifestyle is not eating certain types
of food. Some teachers or individuals make a religion out of what others eat. A
proper balance diet can have positive effects of one’s meditation practice. The
truth is not eating meat does cause sensitive response to meditation but
this is due to a change in energy the body is receiving less energy (protein)
because of this meatless diet. Therefore, this lack of energy sends a message
to the body and mind. When the mind lacks energy it has limited barriers so the
hold is weak it is easy for the mind to let go and explore itself in
meditation. This process is actually called “The Exhaustion Principle", it is
also applied to fasting.
Does
it make a person more spiritual if they are vegan? Absolutely not, vegans and
individuals who fast have simply allowed themselves to become sensitive to the
response of meditation by shifting their energy. One who is being totally led
by their Higher Mind will intuitively eat the right foods at the right time and
will choose physical activities the body will enjoy. There are no judgements
against vegans, fasters, or meat eaters each are valid if careful not to become
extreme and become delusional that one is only holy because of a certain diet.
The body is intuitive if we are attuned to our
bodies we can listen to what the body needs. We must think of food as energy
our mental, physical, and spiritual body needs the intermingling of certain
energy in certain types of foods. Trust your higher mind and instincts you will
be guided to the certain foods your mind and body needs.
Penelope
Stewart B.Msc. Metaphysical Minister
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