“What’s in this?” “What is this made of?”
“I would rather live in a world where I cannot answer a question than a world where I cannot question the answer.”
For those who know me, they are more than aware that I was born into this world with severe allergies. I am convinced that my first breath was a sneeze and the rest is history.
I have lived a life asking this question which has only increased over the years. I understand how my personal choices to become a vegetarian, a non drinker, and now a vegan can be annoying for other people. I am aware that I am not a easy guest to have over for dinner, or go out to dinner with. And it was never my intention to nearly push my parents over the edge after I asked if there was lard in the black beans at a Mexican Restaurant in Denver, but we got through it.
Hand on my heart, I have never judged, or attempted to persuade another person for my choices outside of wearing a Meat Is Murder button from 1988- 1990. I have never stood on any moral high ground for my choices nor do I believe that I am better than someone else. I’ve certainly done some shady things in my life plus I wouldn’t have family and friends left in my life.
I had never lost any relationships, been threatened, condemned or felt unsafe for asking this question until mid July 2021.
In 2017 I started experiencing some health issues. It is difficult to articulate the toll this takes on your day to day life. It’s a lifestyle that I’ve termed “Between Appointments”.
At an appointment with my GP in July of 2021 I asked this question after he informed me about when he was discussed at an appointment ask this question about the COVID vaccines. Keeping in mind; my history of allergies, diet choices and particular health issues at the time I wanted to ensure (for MY safety) that whatever was being injected into MY body would be safe and effective for ME. Nothing more & nothing less.
This question, which I still cannot get an answer , caused an outrage that both shocked and scared me to my core. I was threatened, ostracised, labeled a murderer, an anti this and an anti that, a conspiracy theorist, crazy, brainwashed. I lost friendships, I was told to die, some people were praying for me to have a quick death, the list goes on and on .
For me, trust is earned. It is imperative that I due my due diligence first. Just because someone tells me it’s safe, I have a responsibility to myself to check the foundation on which it resides. This is not unreasonable in my opinion. We do this before buying a home, or a car, a computer, why wouldn’t we do for our health? And the health of others, I read labels all the time so my 12 year old Sophie stays healthy and doesn’t get sick.
I invite you to share your thoughts and opinions on this. It is still such a taboo subject however we need to talk about. There is so much division in the world today it is time we begin to mend and repair.
With Love,
Jim
Travelling Through Life Without A Road Map 