V-Aware
V is for Values
Compassion is not self-serving, yet it is the greatest source of our own happiness because it is rooted in service to others, stewardship to our earth, and ahisma (non-violence) to all living entities. A vegan lifestyle takes roots in compassion — and just as sports or music require daily practice, so does compassionate living. Going vegan is more than a diet change, it’s an opportunity to take on the challenge of a compassionate lifestyle based on service, stewardship and ahisma.
Living vegan is not about giving up food groups, it’s about gaining a more conscious life for yourself and the planet.
Service to Others*
-World Hunger
-Economic
Environmental Stewardship*
-Water Resources
-Climate Change
-Deforestation
Ahisma/Non-Violence*
-Compassionate Caretakers
*Pages Under Construction
**Lauren Michele manages the V-Aware portion of Sacramento Vegan Challenge – combining her profession in environmental policy and sustainable communities, practice of ahisma/non-violence, and dedication to consciousness based in service to others. Lauren is vegetarian as part of her practice of ahisma, and vegan for environmental and personal health reasons. She hopes her personal story might inspire others to start a journey toward a happier and healthier life for themselves, others, and the planet.
As part of her service to the Sacramento community, Lauren is happy to direct anyone interested in further resources if you wish to contact her at YogaFoodie@yahoo.com
