Discussion Topics
During the (optional) sharing period, our purpose is to discuss veganism and/or mindfulness related topics.
Please try to stay on these topics, and please be kind to others.
Upcoming Discussion Topics:
Upcoming Discussion Topics:
Date
Topic
7/20/26
What originally led you to become vegan, and has that reason evolved over time? Optional check-in
8/3/26
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
8/17/26
Feel free to share a short poem, song, quote or passage related to veganism, mindfulness or compassion. Optional check-in
9/7/26
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
9/14/26
How has being vegan changed the way you see yourself? Optional check-in
10/5/26
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
10/19/26
What are some unexpected benefits of veganism in your life? Optional check-in
11/2/26
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
11/16/26
How has your veganism influenced your relationships with other people? Optional check-in
12/7/26
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
12/21/26
Feel free to share a short poem, song, quote or passage related to veganism, mindfulness or compassion. Optional check-in
1/4/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
1/18/27
What ethical questions within the vegan movement do you find most difficult? Optional check-in
2/1/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
2/15/27
What is something that an animal taught you about life? Optional check-in
3/1/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
3/15/27
What experiences have deepened your connection with animals? Optional check-in
4/5/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
4/19/27
Feel free to share a short poem, song, quote or passage related to veganism, mindfulness or compassion. Optional check-in
5/3/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
5/17/27
In what ways can veganism be viewed as an extension of a spiritual or contemplative practice? Optional check-in
6/7/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
6/21/27
How can we bring the quality of "beginner’s mind" to conversations about veganism that we’ve had hundreds of times? Optional check-in
7/5/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
7/19/27
How do you extend the compassion you feel for animals to the humans in your life who do not share your values? Optional check-in
8/2/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
8/16/27
Feel free to share a short poem, song, quote or passage related to veganism, mindfulness or compassion. Optional check-in
9/6/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
9/20/27
How do you distinguish between constructive anger and destructive anger when advocating for animals, and how do you mindfully manage both? Optional check-in
10/4/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
10/18/27
What role does forgiveness—of yourself and of others—play in your vegan journey? Optional check-in
11/1/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
11/15/27
How can mindfulness help us navigate tense family holiday dinners or social gatherings without compromising our values or our peace? Optional check-in
12/6/27
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
12/20/27
Feel free to share a short poem, song, quote or passage related to veganism, mindfulness or compassion. Optional check-in
1/3/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
1/17/28
What has your vegan practice taught you about your ego and the need to be "right" or "pure"? Optional check-in
2/7/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
2/21/28
How do you manage the feeling of social isolation that sometimes accompanies a commitment to veganism or animal rights? Optional check-in
3/6/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
3/20/28
How do you process feelings of despair or hopelessness about the scale of global animal exploitation? Optional check-in
4/3/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
4/17/28
Feel free to share a short poem, song, quote or passage related to veganism, mindfulness or compassion. Optional check-in
5/1/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
5/15/28
What does mindfulness mean to you in everyday life? Optional check-in
6/5/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
6/19/28
How has shedding anthropocentric (human-centered) thinking changed your day-to-day experience of the world? Optional check-in
7/3/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
7/17/28
If you could share one lesson about veganism with the wider world, what would it be? Optional check-in
8/7/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
8/21/28
Feel free to share a short poem, song, quote or passage related to veganism, mindfulness or compassion. Optional check-in
9/4/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
9/18/28
What aspects of veganism or animal rights do you still struggle with? Optional check-in
10/2/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
10/16/28
How does your journey with mindfulness or meditation intersect with your vegan journey? Optional check-in
11/6/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
11/20/28
In what ways can we offer loving-kindness (Metta) to industries or individuals responsible for animal exploitation? What blocks arise when we try? Optional check-in
12/4/28
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
12/18/28
Feel free to share a short poem, song, quote or passage related to veganism, mindfulness or compassion. Optional check-in
1/1/29
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
1/15/29
What mindfulness practices do you rely on when you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world? Optional check-in
2/5/29
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
2/19/29
How do you – or could you - incorporate more love and compassion for others into your daily life? Optional check-in
3/5/29
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
3/19/29
What boundaries have you had to mindfully set with friends, relatives or coworkers regarding your veganism? Optional check-in
4/2/29
Check-in: how are you doing and has anything interesting arisen for you recently in the realms of veganism or mindfulness?
4/16/29
Feel free to share a short poem, song, quote or passage related to veganism, mindfulness or compassion. Optional check-in