A Christmas Cake Has Changed My Life

Last Christmas, out of nowhere, I found myself in a really bad situation. I bought a Christmas plum cake for my friend that contains eggs. I slipped it in her workplace bag without informing her. I believed I did a wonderful job of spreading sweetness.

But I was taken aback when I received a call from her on the way home, in which she was angry and frustrated because she had an egg cake in her office bag. Her work bag was like a temple to her, and she didn’t touch anything non-vegetarian in it. It was my first experience with resentment and guilt, and I was only trying to make her happy.

I was thinking she’d be delighted to find a surprise cake in her bag. However, it reversed the situation, and I felt embarrassed about it. I was completely unaware of the consequences that could occur. I was amused to watch her react in this way.

Later, I understood what it meant to be a strict vegetarian who avoided such things.

I was a nonvegetarian for about 40 years. My family has a tradition to cook non-vegetarian meals twice a week; therefore, I’ve been eating them since I was a toddler. A party at home is incomplete without non-vegetarian delicacies.

During my transition period, I have decided to leave non-veg. I had been mentally preparing myself for this huge occasion for a long time. I tried it a number of times but failed. Because somehow craving comes in between whenever I see dishes being served scrumptiously.

It required a great deal of sensory discipline on my part. I’ve seen numerous YouTube videos and read articles and books emphasizing the significance of becoming a true vegetarian. Setting the rule resulted in noticeable changes in both my body and thinking over time.

After every non-vegetarian food contact, I’ve noticed that my blood pressure rises for at least 10 days and is tough to reset. Furthermore, my aura has become negative, as I was not being productive and beneficial for myself or my family. Procrastination, negative thinking, and neglecting the daily routine have all become habits. First and foremost, I was unable to recognize these changes.

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But after searching deep into myself, I discovered this secret. My body and mind weren’t helping me at all.

Moreover I spent a few months learning about energy, the law of attraction, and manifestation. I’m just trying to be a better person. In the interim, I read the book Satvic Revolution by Subah Saraf and Harshvardhan Saraf. It’s been on my Amazon wishlist for a long time but has never been ordered. So one day, I resolved to finally transform myself into a pure vegetarian. Let it become a resolution for 2025 as well.

AFTEREFFECT

It’s been over six months now. I have become a vegetarian. I even check packaged food for a green dot. It took a lot of willpower to change your mindset in this regard, as I’m a big foodie. For me, food is one of the most significant sources of happiness I can achieve on my own.

My uncle questioned me recently, “Why did you leave non-vegetarian food?” My simple response was that I am feeling better since leaving it.

Later I pondered the reply and realized that actually, yes. This is my correct answer. I’m feeling great after becoming a vegetarian.

# My vibration has risen, and my energy has become positive.

# I’m not procrastinating anymore.

# The universe is guiding me throughout the process.

# New doors are opening for me. # My chakras are balanced with multiple practices.

# I’m doing what I always wanted to do.

# Sitting with myself and drowning in books rather than social media has become my favorite task.

# My mental, physical, and spiritual health is far better than before.

This shift in energy is fascinating. I’m enjoying every aspect of it.

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This post was previously published on medium.com.