I'm going vegan

I've been a vegetarian for a few years now for ethical reasons, but I wasn't able to give up dairy because I liked chocolate bars and nonvegan desserts (ice-cream, gulab jamun, carrot halwa, etc.) too much. However, on 30 June 2026, I avoided a major health crisis thanks to the timely intervention of the nurses at Sagar Hospitals' ER, and I decided to express my gratitude by going completely vegan. So, I have replaced my morning cold coffee with soy or almond milk. The caffeine withdrawal gave me headaches during the first two days, but they have subsided now.

I feel like I'm no longer the centre of the universe. I love that by being vegan, I'm potentially saving an animal's life each day, and I think the benefits will eventually trickle down to humans as well. My mind and conscience are clear, and I feel like I'm actively contributing to society rather than just being a passive observer.

I think veganism is like a religion in many ways. It provides ethical principles to live by, taking the welfare of animals into account. Becoming vegan has imbued my life with meaning and purpose and made me a better person. It has also given me an online community of people who share my values. And unlike most religions, veganism doesn't require a person to believe anything on insufficient evidence.

Going vegan has improved my self-control and made me less impulsive. I'm also saving a ton of money on chocolate bars and desserts.

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