8 of Wands, which signifies a slight dissatisfaction and frustration with some aspects of your life. You may feel that, despite your efforts, change is slow coming. In times of waiting, its easy to tire of your dependence on others and try to force things. Although things feel stagnant, attempt to curb your frustrations. The 8 of Wands indicates a need for patience, even when you feel all your patience has been exhausted. Rushing situations is the worst path for you right now. You must have faith that your efforts will be rewarded.
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Is Veganism in children a healthy alternative? By: Michelle Sanchez
Children are the extension of our growing legacy. They implement the values and ethics that we introduce and their veggie friendly habits has become a very important topic among many of today’s youth. Parents are beginning to question if it is a healthy option to feed their children a vegan or vegetarian diet. Many sources prove that these changes are not malignant to the bodies of our youth, but the allow them to build a more healthy and stable connection with their own bodies As we delve into this topic we will touch on research shown on direct one on one accounts of children that have been raised this way, the doctors who studied it, and the social advancements or complications that can arise in the lives of today’s growing youth. Veganism and vegetarianism are one of the best choices that parents can make for the children of today to make the humanitarians of tomorrow. Many people that have raised children as vegan have had much success in the health of them as adults. As many people become more conscious of the planet’s needs, along with the needs of the body, more and more people are making better choices for what they eat. Some people find that at times it takes more than just not eating meat, but a serious lifestyle change in order to make this health friendly life work. This includes vitamin supplements, proteins, iron supplements, and avoiding fast food alternatives. Advoiding fast food alternatives means that the parents do not look for eating cheese pizza all the time, because they do not know what to cook or how to make something quick.Veganism provides the human organism with a primarily plant based diet that achieves a healthy flowing digestive system, that cannot be achieved with fast food. There are many American companies that are designing healthy soy based alternatives that allow children to still eat their favorite food such as meatless chicken nuggets, meat balls, and even sausage. They also have almond milk, soy cheese, and egg relacements available to create a balance in the diet of these healthy families.This is a good way to continue to cook the same meals, and implement healthy alternatives. It is important to look at the overall goal in teaching children a way of life, and not handing them a rulebook. This way health and compassion prove that we these diets are not dangerous for children. The content of this problem is that society is not aware of the damages that we are doing to our bodies by eating animal products in a both a physical and emotional way. Many children that have been raised in a meatless enviroment are more compassionate and non violent people. They are also less likelty to suffer from one of the world's leading murderers, cancer. Many of the acids found in meat, meat products, and animal foods contain the acids from those same animals. Studies have found that these same acids are they leading contributor to the growth of cancer cells, and that meat products help them grow.Other than the protein content that can easily be substituted, there is no benefit to eating animal products. This can lead to many illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and liver disease. It also allows the children to be intaking the hormones that are injected into the animals through the meat that is eaten, and allows for a number of possible illnesses this way. In additon, It teaches children to be cruel and senseless without regard to animal life. Many of the cows, pigs, and birds that are senselessly killed in slaughterhouses are abused and injected. Cows have to be constantly preganant to produce milk, and their offsring are ripped away to either be milk machines as well, or injected to be killed for meat. People choose not to look at these facts and ignore them because it means a complete life change. Awareness of these issues is the key. Children that are driven away from a plant-based diet miss many essential nutrients this way, without the awareness of the poison that this lifestyle brings. If the problem is not solved, we will continue a society that is based on the cruelty of animals. It will also continue to contribue to the overwhelming health concerns that plague the bodies of our youth. Many people are discovering that as your body renews, we create more cells from what our body has consumed. Hence, comes that term, "You are what you eat". Many times people have no understood the direct correlation between this, and what we consume as humans. We wonder why we are overweight but, in turn we always include an ice cream at the end of a dinner. This feeding off of animals froma young age causes quite a bit of disconnections with the true self as a human. It creates a disconnection between children and Mother Earth when they do not eat from the planet, and benefit from leafy greens. This type of behavior allows children to loose the value of compassion and empathy for natural creation around them. We will continue the slaughter of millions of organisms on this planet that are being used for cattle, meat, and dairy. Cows will continue to be abused, and suffer along with many other animals, and our health concerns will continue to go up. Scientist proved that children with many illnesses are directly related to the foods that they consume. This causes many health concerns in children, and as they grow up into adulthood. With proper balanced nutrition, and vitamin supplements to circumvent any loss of protein or minerals, and good supervision children can become very healthy and happy plant eaters. The supervision and support is important in this state because of the social and economical changes that are provoked by eating a vegan or vegetarian diet. The children will then become more aware of what they are eating and proud to speak of nutrition and values with other children. It is the voice of one child that stands up for what he believes in that will plant a small seed that can grow into a beautiful rainforest in the mind of a young child. The humanitarians of the world are essential to the growth of our planet. We need them in order to be sure that we have a planet in the face of tomorrow. For decades humans have trashed this planet, and abused of its natural resources, and of its animals. Children have the ability to stand up in the face of violence and illness and make a stand for what is right for all of us collectively. Veganism and vegetarianism is one of the best choices that parents can make for the children of today, and leave a bright legacy in the world of tomorrow. References: Hruby, S. (2014). The vegan angels. Southwest Review, 99(4), 622-632,634. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1634995468?accountid=87314 Taylor, S. (2013). Vegans, freaks, and animals: Toward a new table fellowship. American Q uarterly, 65(3), 757-764,768-769. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1441488069?accountid=87314 Colev, M., Engel, H., Mayers, M., Markowitz, M., & Cahill, L. (2004). Vegan diet and vitamin A deficiency. Clinical Pediatrics, 43(1), 107-9. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/200101928?accountid=8731 Waldmann, A., Koschizke, J. W., Leitzmann, C., & Hahn, A. (2004). Dietary iron intake and iron status of german female vegans: Results of the german vegan study. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 48(2), 103-108. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000077045 Paal, V. (2000). New (veg) kids on the block. The Animals' Agenda, 20(6), 32-33. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/215891353?accountid=87314 Tunick, B. (2000). Is a vegetarian diet healthy for kids? Female Patient, , 29. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/204432443?accountid=87314 The close proximities of the mind hold the constant need for human awareness in interactions with the world. Many people that are interested in altered states consciousness do not realize the need for protection and preservation of your energy field when doing work on the astral plane. I was watching DMT, the spirit molecule, and found astonishing information about psychedelics and how they were used in the 60’s. They spoke of the fact that many people began to have “bad trips” and would give consent to dark beings.
Anyone that is interested in doing Ayahuasca or has interest in the experience must understand the level of spiritual growth that you are opening the door for in your life. It is also important to understand that the skeletons in the closet that you have been avoiding will be dealt with, and the door is somewhat unlocked in the unconscious mind. All of these lower frequencies have similar parallels in the spirit world, and they will need to be faced and abolished in order to be pure. For those that want to attempt the process must also be willing to be a conscious warrior for their own healing and growth. The use of tools like meditation and grounding exercises will be imperative when returning back to the world. These will be necessary in order to integrate back into the different realities that encompass the western world. As light workers if we are doing this work on these planes then we also have a greater responsibility to ensure that only high frequencies are being emitted from these things. This is especially true if we are part of society, and we are encountering other people on a daily basis. In order to do this we must continuously be in a state of meditation, and higher awareness. It is important for me to wear the eyes of higher perspectives and be able to decipher what my message is from and to the collective consciousness in order to wear my role properly in the healing of my fellow human beings. No matter what level you are in your journey, weather you are disproving God or are an advanced Spiritual Intuitive, It is important for us to remind one another of in order to stay grounded, earthed, divine, and protected. Slowly but surly as we move into higher states of consciousness humanity will continue to raise the vibrations and we will purify this field. This is my vision for this planet, this is my vision for this species, and this is my light in this Universe. I believe in the energies of everlasting immortality in the divine elevated frequencies. Sometimes it is not the people around you that are toxic, but it is the earthly attachment that you have to them. Take advantage of this time and go deep within and understand the inner you. It is all about you, after all, there is no one like you. With Earthly Peace & Heavenly Resonance, Michelle xx Love & Light |