tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post2754098337260317700..comments2024-03-25T16:24:52.850-03:00Comments on Eco Yogini: Yogic responses to Eco-Backlash... beyond breathingEco Yoginihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-66415960455688349022010-04-19T13:17:35.517-03:002010-04-19T13:17:35.517-03:00not sure if my last comment will get to you as the...not sure if my last comment will get to you as the internet cut out . . , trying again. <br /><br />Did you read "The Vegetarin Myth"? She addresses the "other" side of the agrument about how grain-based mono crops are NOT saving the planet, nor feeding the hunger, but is indeed, making it worse. She does a great job at explaining how soil is built, how the ecosystem works (based on eating and being eaten), just overall a good read in support of eating what's local.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696349282379608085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-687817964256679022010-04-18T17:10:19.780-03:002010-04-18T17:10:19.780-03:00Thanks for this post. It's such a tough subje...Thanks for this post. It's such a tough subject. I get stuck between trying to educate people (which I'm sure is taken as eco-evangelizing by some) and worrying that trying to do that will turn them off even further. But I have a hard time just sitting by while horrible practices go on and the general public knows nothing about it. I guess my default behavior is to try to lead by example and then do a good job answering questions when others ask me about why I eat the way I do, etc. But I'm definitely not sure this is enough.<br /><br />After reading Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, I posted on my FB status that I highly recommended it (and why), and I got some pretty strong comments from one person who thought I had my facts wrong. I don't know if I succeeded in convincing anyone else to read the book, but there was a little bit of decent discussion. I still don't know if doing that post was a good idea, but my intentions were good. Maybe that's enough??Tiffany Hutchingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284860922524182499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-65749954116508726112010-04-18T12:53:04.530-03:002010-04-18T12:53:04.530-03:00I find the whole 'anti-organic' sentiments...I find the whole 'anti-organic' sentiments so many people seem to express confusing. I totally understand not being able to afford organic and being irritated by proponents who seem unaware of this (nothing grates more than folks unaware of their class privilege). But these kinds of myths? They seem competitive almost, and I suppose that's what is really happening here; big businesses unhappy with the growing trend towards accountability.<br /><br />For me, organic appeals because it ties in with sustainability. I have nothing against genetically modified foods, mainly because their invention saved thousands (if not millions) of lives in third world countries. But the more I become aware of my direct and indirect effect on the environment, the more I am drawn to food products that demonstrate awareness of eco-friendly production and sustainability.<br /><br />I'm really glad I found your blog. :) I am greatly enjoying all of your posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-47333714418187604062010-04-18T10:55:11.983-03:002010-04-18T10:55:11.983-03:00loved this!! I am currently listening to an audio ...loved this!! I am currently listening to an audio book of "Animal Vegetable Miracle" upon recommendation of a friend, and am thoroughly enjoying the discussion of local eating, whole-food consuming consciousness... Thanks for sharing your views, backing them up with research and holding fast to your beliefs.... ultimately we've got to know ourselves why we make certain choices.Elizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14420366602608690469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-60802107950117657052010-04-18T09:28:10.129-03:002010-04-18T09:28:10.129-03:00Well done! I am right there with you! :)Well done! I am right there with you! :)Allihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387430912583880104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-14062232809574548072010-04-17T21:35:29.295-03:002010-04-17T21:35:29.295-03:00I just did a double take on facebook- someone has ...I just did a double take on facebook- someone has an account with the name "Eco Yogini"! But they are from Boston.<br /><br />I think it is hilarious when people "research" to prove against this kind of thing. (Reminds me of that Al Gore movie). Really, what is the harm of eating organically and locally? Or following the 3Rs? Even if your "research" "proves" you don't have to (which is BS, but anyways...), is it really putting you out to throw something in the recycling bun vs. the garbage can? <br />There are always going to be naysayers.Shawna @ My Nails Didhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176592978365964221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-26925935380124228352010-04-17T21:08:32.951-03:002010-04-17T21:08:32.951-03:00Fantastic post. And after just watching the film &...Fantastic post. And after just watching the film "Dirt," I can add to your last point that conventional ag/pesticides are ruining our soil, making us more reliant on chemical fertilizer to grow anything. And all that transporting and processing and refrigerating is contributing to global warming, which is causing more droughts and sea levels to rise, depleting our soil resources even more. Less good soil equals less ability to grow food. So how is conventional ag feeding our growing population? By robbing us of our ability to grow anything???Erin aka Conscious Shopperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02055472303320074413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-25219437219901624032010-04-17T20:52:58.968-03:002010-04-17T20:52:58.968-03:00@A Green Spell... i am also in the facebook conund...@A Green Spell... i am also in the facebook conundrum, i'm almost never on it now partly because most of my friends are old friends who i am not so close to anymore but am happy to still be connected to in a small way - makes me feel like part of a bigger community here on an island where most of my peers live abroad. But what would I say to them of yoga, of eco-living, of all of this... I was always a bit out there in high school so my occasional posts are no surprise but I don't really feel like getting into a heavy conversation online when i have a wonderful supportive group of 'real life' friends, students and family here. But like you said I;m not about to defriend someone on political / spiritual differences, that seems a bit close minded and judgemental.<br /><br />Anyway, great post Lisa, good to have all your facts lined up. There is a fine line between turning the other cheek and just giving up, I think it's all good to turn the other cheek and also give a piece of your mind. <br /><br />Personally, I;m always a little worried about being too evangelical which I think does the whole 'movement' no favours. I firmly believe that you can;t change another person by force of will but you can provide them with all the information available so that they can make up their own mind, in their own time. <br /><br />Good job :)tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04409409690737787714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-51133459248488306262010-04-17T19:16:55.127-03:002010-04-17T19:16:55.127-03:00fabulous post. and a great summary of my own feeli...fabulous post. and a great summary of my own feelings as i am about to start reading this book: http://www.amazon.ca/Just-Food-Where-Locavores-Responsibly/dp/031603374X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270687605&sr=8-1 <br /><br />a friend recommended it to me. although from the dust jacket i feel like it might challenge my own political views the way some "friends" have challenged yours. it should be interesting nonetheless.JenPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04124525102563413516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-502826935910227542010-04-17T12:45:42.648-03:002010-04-17T12:45:42.648-03:00great response. you are so good at doing all the r...great response. you are so good at doing all the research to back up your arguments...i'm not sadly.Color Me Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570876113939066775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-6703181677402141442010-04-17T12:05:03.750-03:002010-04-17T12:05:03.750-03:00a fantastic response.. refreshing!have a great wee...a fantastic response.. refreshing!have a great weekend xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-59257117026066361532010-04-17T12:03:14.854-03:002010-04-17T12:03:14.854-03:00Smackdown! Way to go!! I was literally JUST thinki...Smackdown! Way to go!! I was literally JUST thinking about this when I saw your tweet and logged into Google Reader. I have a lot of friends, especially on Facebook, who aren't super close friends, but whose company I have enjoyed in the past. Many are the kind of people who would make arguments against organic food like the ones you described. I love and respect these people, and refuse to end a relationship because of political differences, but at the same time...it can be hard. (I've been mulling over a post on this one...maybe...)<br /><br />Anyway, you said it all perfectly. I think the bottom line is that we will all search for research that support what we already believe in. Some of us will unexpectedly encounter things that alter our lives forever (like any book by John Robbins). <br /><br />This being the case, I think we all need to live and let live. Post these links on Facebook, go ahead - we shouldn't hide who we are. But DON'T send me messages or emails about stuff you know I don't believe in. (That's a hypothetical "you" and "I." I don't really mean you, Lisa, and I, Yancy! Ha ha.)<br /><br />And it's awesome to have info like this to share - sometimes there's just nothing better than a smart, respectful debate! <br /><br />Ultimately, I think we have to look underneath it all. There's always something that we share with our political opposites. If we search for that, or for the reasons behind their beliefs, I think we'll usually find a belief or intention that we both share, and that makes it much easier to get along! ;)A Green Spellhttp://agreenspell.comnoreply@blogger.com