“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.” PeopleMayImportantSpiritualBenefitsYogaFlocks Author:Karen Dawn
“Many people will first be attracted to veganism for their health but find themselves far more open to learning about the animal issues when they don't have to block them out three times a day in order to enjoy eating. Then once people learn, it is hard to forget and go back. Come for the body, stay for the soul.” PeopleFirstsSoulHardBodyOrderThreeEnjoyForgetAnimalIssuesEatingBlockThree TimesVeganism Author:Karen Dawn
“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 to stick with a plant-based diet.” PeopleFeelsHumansMayLightHappensEarthAnimalWillingEatingPlantSticksDetailsDietsVeganCompassionateTrashVeganismEcologicalFootprintEating AnimalsPlant Based DietWilling To LearnEcological Footprints Author:Karen Dawn
“I don't understand "animal people" who say they are not environmentalists. Do they not realize that the vast majority of animals live in the environment?” PeopleRealizingAnimalEnvironmentMajorityEnvironmentalist Author:Karen Dawn
“Seriously, many people have told me they can't eat turkeys anymore after getting to know them. I think in the wider world, when the stories air on the media, they help banish the idea that birds, other than parrots, are somehow lesser.” PeopleThinkingKnowsWorldIdeasHelpingStoriesAirMediaBirdTurkeysParrots Author:Karen Dawn