Your Small Steps Count
Recently, I went out to dinner with a group of work friends. A few of us are vegan and vegetarian, and we got to talking about how we began our journies and why we decided to pursue a plant-based lifestyle.
The common reasons came up almost immediately: personal health, environmental protection, animal rights, and mindful consumption. When my turn came, I agreed with all the reasons listed before me. But I also shared I never expected to last this long as a vegetarian, let alone vegan.
I told the story of how Nicole and I jokingly challenged each other one day during our freshman year to stop eating meat. We never expected it would snowball into nearly a decade of plant-based living.
Our story shows you don't need to commit to all or nothing right now. In an age of polarity, it can be easy to ignore the small steps that lead to eventual growth. But this is your reminder: as long as you try your best, you are doing a great job! You don't need to become vegan overnight, and we wouldn't recommend that anyway.
What was (or will be) the first step in your journey?
Thanks for reading,
“Going vegan is a process of learning, exploring, and experimenting.”
Relax and lean into a plant-based lifestyle. Find things you enjoy and run with them.
Thank you for reading,
Nicole & Gabby