It is important to meet people where they are. It reminds me of yoga, to which people may flock for the physical benefits, often to find that the spiritual benefits match or even outweigh them. — Karen Dawn Copy Share Image
It is important to meet people where they are. It reminds me of yoga, to which people may flock for the physical benefits, often… — Karen Dawn Copy Share Image
Because I am all too human, I don't always do the right thing, so how can I expect others to perform perfectly on the… — Karen Dawn Copy Share Image
Mostly, I make sure to stay keenly aware of my own shortcomings so that I am more patient with others. It can be hard to see a friend order a cow-milk latte when almond or soy milk is available, knowing that the friend knows what dairy cows go through, how they mourn their babies, who have been carted off to… — Karen Dawn Copy Share
“Fur ranchers choose the cheapest, not the kindest, kill methods, the main concern being the preservation of the whole coat. Many ranchers use anal electrocution, which fries the animal from the inside out, microwave style. At FurIsDead.com there is footage of animals undergoing anal electrocution, including an unsuccessful attempt repeated on the same animal. We also see a farmer who… — Karen Dawn Copy Share
Remember that veganism is a compassionate lifestyle not a punitive religion. Enjoy it! And if the going gets rough, it's better to relax the… — Karen Dawn Copy Share Image
Many people will first be attracted to veganism for their health but find themselves far more open to learning about the animal issues when… — Karen Dawn Copy Share Image
Some people feel that humans have a right to eat other animals but not to trash the earth. They may choose veganism because a vegan's ecological footprint is light, but once they are not invested in eating animals, they are more likely to be willing to learn the details of what happens to them. That learning will encourage compassionate people… — Karen Dawn Copy Share
Some of us seem to be born with a drive to try to make the world kinder. In my twenties, living in New York City, I worked in a soup kitchen every Sunday for many years, just trying to do my part. Then I read Animal Liberation and learned about factory farming and the killing of animals for oven cleaner… — Karen Dawn Copy Share
“You took a seal club and threw it in the water." Watson's response: "Well holy shit. The jerk was about to bash in the… — Karen Dawn Copy Share Image
