This week has kicked our asses and not in a good "boot camp" sort of way. We had a death in the family and it rocked our happy little world, but it has definitely made me appreciate everything more. The family member that passed away was one of the most awesome women I have had the pleasure to know...she was nearly 90 and I can only hope to be like her when I grow up. She was fiercely independent and she possessed a combination of sweet and feisty that I absolutely loved, even when the feisty was directed at me. Having been born in the 20's, weakness was a luxury she not only couldn't afford but didn't want. She never wanted to burden anyone and she derived great happiness from watching Brad and I embark on our little adventures like Burning Man.We have a note on our fridge that she sent us, wishing us fun and safety on our "Gen-X hippie desert fest." and she noted, "don't smoke anything I wouldn't."
This may not seem to have much to do with a vegan blog, but it does. She had a great sense of her worth as a person, and she lived her life with purpose. Every action was a conscious decision to align her world with her values and desires. That approach to life is what led to Brad and I to going vegetarian...be the change you wish to see in the world. Make conscious choices, use your head, live your life in a way you can be proud of and maybe, when you're gone, someone will want to grow up to be like you.
