I GOT TO KNOW MYSELF THROUGH THE ANIMALS
Animals teach us more about humanity than anything or anyone ever will.
Animals have shown me who I am, who I want to be, who I don't want to be anymore, and who I am striving to be. They've shown and let me feel my ethics, my values, and my boundaries.
3.5 years ago I was confronted with my innermost values, the mirror of my actions was held up to me and I didn't like what I saw. It tore me apart. Everything became so clear the first time I was confronted with the consequences others had to endure because of my ignorant actions and habits. And I knew that I had to change.
The animals have shown me my stance on justice, equality, and taking action when it comes to others, but also when it comes to myself. They sparked something in me that had wanted to burn for a long long time. The will to be better and to do better. Every. Single. Day.
What is inflicted on animals by humans no longer needs words. However, far too few know about it or are not aware of their complicity. Learned anthropocentric thinking and way of living (considering humans and their existence as the most important and central fact in the universe) leads us to simply ignore their suffering and with it our potential for improvement and to treat this planet and all its inhabitants with respect.
We unquestionably adapt the pre-chewed information and behavior we are given every day to accept and operate as the ultimate truth and continue hurting, harming, and killing others out of convenience and ignorance.
I too have once been so perfectly conditioned to live a double standard, not realizing how I am completely counteracting my nature, values, and my inner self.
I was always against animal abuse, as the majority of us are, and claimed to love animals like the majority of us do, but at the same time, I also acted against my deepest values … just like everyone else too. No wonder I felt lost.
No wonder I was feeling empty inside. No wonder I was torn and always felt something was way off.
Once you know, you have the moral obligation to act! We are in this together!
📷 @rauschbild_
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