This is part of my journey, which I would like to share with you.
It began with an egg; well it didn't really, as there is no beginning
or end simply the sum total of many experiences accompanied with a very questioning
mind.
So about twenty five years ago (precisely half my life) through a self
enquiry and questioning mind resulting from seeking responsibility for my
health and well being I learnt about the state of caged hens.
There after I chose to never buy an egg from a caged hen. At this
stage free ranging hens eggs were rather expensive, almost twice the price of
caged hens eggs. It was very much a conscious choice, it was expensive and one
that led us to having a number of henny penny’s in our suburban back yard.
Several months ago I was delighted to notice that free ranging hens
eggs are now comparable to caged hen’s eggs, in some cases even cheaper. Wow I
though this is amazing… however as I stood and watched people purchasing eggs
in my local Coles I couldn't understand why were people still buying eggs from
caged hens, if you haven’t already just type into google ‘ caged hens’ you’ll
get an idea of my disbelief.
Now I can understand people not being able to afford free range eggs twenty-five
years ago, but today? Are we so detached, separated from what happens in the
world around us, that we do not even question what we are putting into our bodies? Where has this food come from that is sustaining us
and how has it been treated? What impact does it have on this earth? What is
the eco footprint of the food we eat? Change begins from each of us
individually.
If you are looking for direction in Australia you may like to check out
this link: Sustainable Table is a not-for profit
organisation that empowers people to use their shopping dollar for a food
system that is fair, humane, healthy and good for the environment.
Namaste
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