Podcasts / June 19, 2016

PP#87: Ali Washington – Eat Less, Meditate More…?

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No one agrees with large scale animal agriculture.

No one agrees with large scale animal agriculture.
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Hunting is easy to defend on the grounds of environmental sustainability and life of the animal, but the world cannot all be meat eaters eating wild game, there are not enough wild animals to feed the human population.
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If we banned large scale animal ag, a tiny portion of the population could hunt wild animals and another privileged tiny portion could buy really expensive free range meat…leaving the vast majority of humans forced to eat a plant based diet.
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Now that I’ve been vegan over 8 years it’s wild to observe the majority of my vegan friends go back to eating animals because the diet does not work for them after a few years. I trust a lot my friends who go back to eating animals that it truly is best for them, but I bet it’s a terrible feeling to go against your ethics even if you think it’s the right personal choice for you. I’m glad to not be in that conundrum.
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In the past 7 days, a normal week for me, I have run a total of 20 miles up and down rocky dirt mountains, cycled 20 miles as well on steep roads, farmed everyday, spent time with my amazing girlfriend cooking and making farmers market products together, and practiced an hour plus of yoga every single day, amongst lots of other tasks and work to get done daily. I have unlimited energy, feel amazing, and get my blood work done every couple years and it has always been perfect.
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I gotta say…I feel badass, grateful and strong that I have been been able to make my lifestyle and the way I eat work for me when many many others have to resort to eating animals to thrive…not me bitches, I’m a badass vegan. Probably for life. Just sayin.
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#vegan #vegandude #plantbased #diet #fitness #organic #farmlife #bananas #fruit #fruitarian #local #food #carbs #wfpb #yoga

🍍🍍🍍 #organic #pina #pineapple #fruit #per

🍍🍍🍍 #organic #pina #pineapple #fruit #permaculture #nature #costarica #farmlife

WTF haha half my friends think Covid is a strategi

WTF haha half my friends think Covid is a strategized ploy to assert government domination and control over the population and the other half think I’m an irresponsible devil for having friends over to my house in Costa throughout the pandy-wandy and that I’m a right winger or some shit for not wanting the vaccine personally because I’m not scared of getting covid if I get it. Ay ay ay.
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I think both these extreme sides are trippin!! Here is where I’m at right now with the pandy, covid, vaccine, and everything.
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Covid is real, probably came from animal markets but we are not 100% sure, but pretty sure.
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While covid is real, the chances of it having long term dangerous effects on you if you are under the age of 70, not obese and don't have preexisting respiratory issues are lowwwww. You’ll get it and statistically be fine although obviously exceptions exist.
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The vaccine is good considering the situation we are in with lockdowns. The vaccine increases your immunity to covid significantly so even though covid is not that bad for the majority of people who get it (that’s a fact) at least it’s one less thing you have to worry about. Chances of the vaccine sterilizing you, or your kids, or being unhealthy long term to you is low as well. I trust the WORLD community of scientists who made the vaccine over some randos on YouTube or something. I follow a lot of doctors, literally every one I trust and like say the vaccine is most likely totally safe so I’ll go with that.
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Masks work in decreasing chances of spreading covid, but at this point it’s been a year so I think masks should be optional everywhere and if you are really scared of getting covid just stay at home as much as you can but let’s open shit up for everyone else.
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Who’s with me? 🤷‍♂️☺️

🐒🌞🌺How many instagram sustainability warr

🐒🌞🌺How many instagram sustainability warriors type away about the most environmentally sustainable way to provide food to humans through agriculture SOLEY based on watching other idiots videos or reading studies.
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I am all for studies and well conducted science, BUT when it comes to farming and sustainability there is no better way to understand what it takes to bring food to the plate than to actually do it! FARM!
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I see these carnivore community people who look they have never spent a whole season farming talk about how meat is more sustainable than growing plants.
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In 2012 I worked 70 days sleeping in a moldy cold trailer in the mountains outside of Fresno CA working on a 10 acre organic farm. They had hundreds of fruit trees, grapes, grew every root vegetable and green leaf you can imagine from beets to kale, broccoli, onions, strawberries, chard, carrots, spinach, asparagus etc. They also had about 50 goats which they rotated for milking, and 50 chickens for eggs.
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In the fall of 2018 I worked on a poor mans farm in Mexico for 80 days with very little resources or water but still managed to grow tomatoes, corn and cilantro.
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That same summer I stumbled upon a mango farm in Mexico and worked there for 45 days learning about grafted mango trees, guava, passion fruit, making compost and biochar.
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In 2012 with the assistance of my local host I also killed a free roaming chicken in Borneo Indonesia with my hands and a knife to understand the true process of killing a living animal for food. Now I have a year of fruit and veg farming under my belt on our own land in Costa.
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In summary I know a thing or two about food, how to grow it, what inputs it takes to grow different foods, the local environmental impact of growing different foods and SURPRISE…PERENNIAL PLANTS ARE THE MOST SUSTAINABLE way to grow food for a large human population. Perennial plants, like fruit trees, live for multiple seasons or years without having to replant them. Best fort the soil, the ecosystem, least amounts of inputs needed to provide food.
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#permaculture #vegan #plantbased #farmlife #farming #perennial #plants #fruittree #organic #costarica

🐒🌊I’m constantly in a focused grind to acc

🐒🌊I’m constantly in a focused grind to accomplish my goals and live my ultimate dream. I’ll never stop or slow down.
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My dream is both simple & complex.
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I want the deepest form of sustainability and self sufficiency on the land.
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I want love and a big family.
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I want to understand the wildlife around me like the back of my hand.
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I want to always progress in my mindfulness and physical form even when obstacles out of my control present themselves.
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I want to inspire others.
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That’s it.
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#yoga #costarica #farmlife #fruit #plantbased #vegan #keepgoing #workharder

Ya boi calls himself the fairest & most rational v

Ya boi calls himself the fairest & most rational vegan out there which is why I love reaching out to the carnivore crew to better understand where they come from so we can find the truth. I am not a dogmatic vegan just following the tribe, I’m an evidence based one. I’m so rational that even though I’ve been vegan for 8 years I’ll admit a hunter who kills two large animals in the wild per year for their food, has a lil garden, and never shops at a grocery store is more environmentally sustainable and harms less animals than a vegan who buys a bunch of processed vegan food at grocery stores or restaurants to feed themselves. Boom. Rational. Now I bet some carnivores are listening.
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But let’s talk nutrition, longevity, and health. Ya’ll heard of the hierarchy of evidence? Simply put it says that a critically appraised systematic review of randomized controlled trials is a BETTER source of evidence than let’s say anecdotal evidence or small sample size reports or studied not published and peer reviewed in a legitimate science based source. Seems fair right?
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Here is where I need help from the carnivores as to why they think their diet is the truth! In my research, the highest systematic reviews coming out of Harvard, The American Heart Association, American Dietetic Association, Cleveland Clinic, Cornell University…ALLLLL say that the hierarchy of evidence points towards a low fat plant based diet winning on metrics of health, longevity and disease prevention. This is not arguable that these institutions say this, the argument is if they are right or not.
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The ONLY WAY for the carnys to be right on their diet is if these institutions and the hierarchy of evidence collected on diet and health are completely WRONG even though studies have been conducted for over 100 years that have led us to our current conclusion that plants are awesome and meat is problematic.

So carnivores…tell me why we should trust you all vs the hierarchy of evidence. What are the best sources of evidence that lead you to disregard the mainstream and have an alternative perspective.

Thank you.
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#vegan #carnivore #keto #diet #health #nutrition #meat #lowfat #highfat

Natalia gets back to our family farm tomorrow afte

Natalia gets back to our family farm tomorrow after a two week trip to see her family and get some business done up north. It has been our first time apart in a year! Here is what I learned and reflected on.

We belong in a tribe we trust to lean on. Even for deep introverts like me there is nothing more nourishing and satisfying than spending time with the people you love and look up to most. Community is the key to health.

Community and accountability brings out our best selves. It’s so easy to slack off and make dumb choices when we are isolated because there is no one around to impress or call you out on your bullshit. Being accountable & living with a tribe of loved one inspires us to be great and work hard.

You better have genuine passions that are independent of your partner, care about your work and keep busy in life because if you don’t have those AND your partner leaves yikes you’ve got nothing. Focusing on work helps so much when your love is not there to hang with.

I appreciate her so damn much. You know you’ve found a great partner when they leave and so many things start falling apart because your partner in so helpful in maintaining order, happiness and functionality in your life. There is only so much I can accomplish on my own. Everything is better and more successful with her around.

Lastly, this cliche is so damn real which is absence makes the heart grow fonder. No one can escape resentment or taking things for granted when you are around someone constantly. It’s just a human thing to do. I highly recommend all couples take intentional time away from their partners so you keep the love strong, present and appreciated. Also gives you time to see yourself and work on your flaws.

Love is real. I’m so grateful to have found it.
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#yoga #love #appreciation #selflove #farmlife

Makes me a lil depressed when I think about myself

Makes me a lil depressed when I think about myself or anyone posting boring, non controversial, pointless shit on IG...what’s the point? What are we doing here? I mean, it’s all good you can use the app however you want but I like to share some real deep shit on my mind and get the conversation going. Here is my response the royal family interview revelations.
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What a surprise! The Queen of England and her royal family is racist and controlling.

Meanwhile, the Dali Lama makes overtly misogynistic remakes in an interview in 2019…

The jews, my people, give babies wine and cut their foreskin off which desensitizes the pp for life and the hasidic jews completely destroy mothers lives with unbearable controlling behavior and abuse.

Catholic priest have a massive pedophile ring going, sometime to deaf boys.

Evangelical christians would protest at my college calling us demons and witches for smoking weed and approving of gay relationships.

Fundamentalist muslims force women to cover their bodies and faces so men won’t be distracted by them sexually.

Religion and family royalty and stuff like that is the fucking worst. Don’t get me wrong, most religious people are peaceful and not fundamentalist, but every non scientific belief has dumb and dark tenants when they are practiced at the highest level. It’s outdated and stupid.

If we worshiped science and the scientific method over dogmatic institutions which are based on bullshit the world would be a much better place.

Farm, practice yoga, communicate with your loved one instead of believing you are talking to jesus or whatever. Who’s with me???

#science #scientificmethod #nature #getreal #religionisdumb #farm #sustainability

Farm life. Dreamz come true shit right here 🙀🐒😎💃🥦🍠🌍🥑🍌☀️🌈💫🔥
#farm #organic #permaculture #fruit #costarica #puravida #garden #nature #vegan #Plants #plantbased #yoga

I want to understand where every comes from ideolo

I want to understand where every comes from ideologically.
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Yesterday I posted a simple fact which is that the mainstream authorities on nutrition research promote something much closer to a plant based diet than a meat based one. That’s simply true. No one can argue that. So all I noted was that if a meat based diet is the healthiest from humans, the only way for that to be possible would be if the smartest minds in field of health and diet are completely wrong or are conspiring against humanity with misinformation. Likelihood of that being low. Odds are the research does tell some truth and plants win.
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One criticism that the meat crew makes to my point is “well Jackson, you’re just appealing to authority.”
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I really really don’t understand how people think this is a good counter argument to what I stated.
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I don’t do bio chemical or epidemiological research all day comparing diets and longevity/ disease prevention. But organizations like the American Dietetics Association, Harvard University, Cornell University, PCRM, American Heart Association…they do research at the highest level! So I listen to them, am I crazy?? They all promote a similar diet plan to mine. Not the carnies.
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Shouldn’t we “appeal” to the best authority in any given field that is trusted to put out real data driven information? Is anyone saying that the organizations that I listed are dumb or conspiring against us and know something better than a plant based diet??
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Use your minds.
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#science #plantbased #vegan #appealtoauthority #keto #carnivore #diet #health #nutrition #fitness

The CARNIVORE DIET & FLAT EARTH Have The SAME Prem

The CARNIVORE DIET & FLAT EARTH Have The SAME Premise!
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Haha for real…let me explain.
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The reason 99% of people laugh at the idea of the flat earth is because if the highest level geologists, astrophysicists and and astronomers believe there is enough data to point towards a round earth, then the only way for the flat earth to be true is if 10’s of thousands of the smartest minds in the field are wrong and that some quack on YouTube is right! Haha the probability of that is insanely low, like…INSANELYYYYY LOW… Possible sure…but so unlikely. Or all the best scientists know it’s flat and have an evil plan to put out misinformation to the public…also crazy unlikely haha.

Now take that EXACT premise but replace the flat earth with DIET & NUTRITION.

The carnivore and keto community will tell you the American Hearth Association, The Harvard School Of Public Health and The American Dietetics Association are totally wrong. UHHH WAAAT. Those institutions are comprised of the most respected and high level nutritionists, researchers and doctors, and guess what, they all recommend the exact same diet plan for health and longevity because the data doesn't lie. They recommend a mainly low fat plant based diet, no processed sugar or red meats, limiting all animal products to 20% or less of total calories. WAY closer to a vegan plant based diet than a freaking 100% meat diet like the carnivore community recommends.

SOOOO I just proved it! Just like the flat earth, the ONLY way for the carn-y’s to be right is if the scientists and most respected institutions on health are either dumb or nefariously conspiring against you to make you sick from sweet potatoes or some shit! Hahah omg these people are so dumb, the carnivores I mean. How can they get so propagandized?? What’s going on?

Tell me how I’m wrong with my thinking here. I dare ya. I mean look at this dude @bobbys.perspective IG…he’s an exvegan who now is carnivore. He literally just posts about his belief in orthodox christianity, that Michele Obama is trans, and the vaccine will mind control you…fucking insane. Completely OUT OF HIS MIND.

#vegan #carnivore #plantbased #diet #health #fitness #keto #lowcarb

I’m 113 days sober and positive af today😻I fe

I’m 113 days sober and positive af today😻I feel like going deep and vulnerable today on self improvement and gaining control over your demons.
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I don’t think we can destroy our demons. They will always be there screaming in our minds trying to influence us to makes bad choices that are not sustainable for our self improvement and long lasting happiness.
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By demons I mean motivations to self sabotage. Yuck. But it’s a part of all our lives right? My demons have manifested in the forms of terrible finger nail biting for 10 years as a kid, then eating disorder issues not nourishing myself, then weed and tobacco abuse came in and did some destruction on me, and binge eating was mixed in there as well.
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Hey, I have no shame or regret. My demons have not been as harmful as many other people demons so I consider myself lucky. Demons are to be understood and worked through in order to reduce their power over you.
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Firstly, I recommend learning about how self sabotage and addiction is always always a reaction to pain in your life. Sabotage is a bandaid not a solution. Pain can be caused by trauma, hardship, depression, lack of focus, lack of meaning in your life, pain is unfortunately in abundance in this world and in our human experiences. But it’s normal, it really is. It’s a part of the deal of life whether you like it or not. Shit’s hard.
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It’s easy to make bad choices that feel good in the moment then destroys us and our progress. So you need to see your demons, identify the pain in your life, and make a strategic plan to reduce your pain. I thin pain reduction is really possible for most people. There is a recipe, and it is things like exercise, community, therapy, love, finding a passion, acts of service, nature, yoga, spiritual practice, the science is in! Those things work and they reduce your pain thus reducing the power of your demons. Practicing great habits and communicating through your process with others is magic 🪄
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Let me know what you think.
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#vegan #selfimprovement #yoga #selflove #plantbased #keepgoing #recovery #addiction

😻🐒🍪🧁🍝My latest YouTube video is not

😻🐒🍪🧁🍝My latest YouTube video is not clickbait…I’ve been eating muffins, pasta and some more processed food lately. But healthy processed ya know, more concentrated refined foods is what I really mean. I’m still eating mainly whole food plant based, just fruit and coconut meat all morning and day plus a huge salad, but in the evening I’ve been including healthy gluten free flours and baking healthy muffins for dinner, or I’ll make some wheat based pasta cooked with beans and veggies in some olive oil.
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I’m training so much for a trail marathon in June that eating a bit more calorically dense foods is helping me get in all my calories without the fiber and volume overload of having to eat 3,700 calories of whole foods every day. I probably get 70% of my calories from whole foods, so a lot of fiber, and the other 30% I eat in the form of more refined foods. Feeling really great.
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#diet #nutrition #vegan #plantbased #athlete #marathon #fitfam #muffin #food #runner #tattoo

Great times sharing stories and philosophies with

Great times sharing stories and philosophies with @theveggiepilot. I’ve always wanted a friend who flies freaking planes! WOW he had epic life and work stories, you’ve got to check out his IG and super high quality YouTube videos.
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Go watch my new YT vid asking Matt about chem trails and the flat earth as he hilariously tries to open a coconut with a machete for the first time! Hahah sorry bro it was too funny.
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Matt’s vid of Natalia and I’s life and farm will go up on his channel next week! Keep an eye out!
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A lot of vegans and wholistic health minded people unfortunately believe in some nonsense things. Ex: anti vaxxers, lizard people, 5g harms us… so it’s really nice when a vegan dude like Matt comes to hang out with us in Costa and he is a smart, rational, kind hearted, and evidence based human!
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We loved having you! Fly in again soon!
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#vegan #vegandudes #pilot #veggiepilot #travel #science #flatearth #chemtrails #spaceisfake

Wat ma fooood looks like🤩 #vegan #plantbased #f

Wat ma fooood looks like🤩
#vegan #plantbased #fruit #costarica #wfpb #diet #plantbased

i found a lesson in my lil bicycle tumble so I’l

i found a lesson in my lil bicycle tumble so I’ll post it. I’m totally fine...this shit happens when you spend so much time outside and on a bike

🐒🤎What I love even more than zip lining high

🐒🤎What I love even more than zip lining high above the jungle canopy and posing in a bizarre hand sculpture is crawling into bed with @naturalialove around 9pm after a long strenuous day growing organic plants and gently holding hands under the covers as we close our eyes and begin to rest.
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Amen. Hare Krishna. Praise Jah. Ommmm.
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#relationshipgoals #arenal #lafortuna #volcano #zipline #yoga #yogis #nature #costarica #puravida #healthy

🌸Even the most introverted humans, like me, are

🌸Even the most introverted humans, like me, are STILL so tribal and communal beings it’s wild!
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Babies can literally die without touch even if they are fed and sheltered.
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Depression feeds on isolation.
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Positive praise and approval makes everyone feel good.
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Social media is attractive because it’s a way for people to say they like and care about you.
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If you want to be happy, productive and not succumb to your negative addictions, most likely you NEED community and support. Positive conformation.
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REMINDER…tell your loved ones that you believe in them, they are important to you, you want them to succeed, they can do it.
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#recovery #love #friendship #humanbeing #support #addiction #sober #mentalhealth #humannature #vegan #plantbased #diet #healthy #fruit #rawfood #fruitarian

If I were to summarize the experience of human lif

If I were to summarize the experience of human life…
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You start out free of responsibility
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then you slowly accumulate it
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to the point where it stresses you out.
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Then you release some of the responsibility to chill
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and start to feel meaningless, maybe make some questionable choices but it’s all good it’s just life and learning.
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Then you add more pressure and figure out the right balance for you so that you’re not too stressed but you also have a drive to succeed.
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You work hard which will bring you happiness, or you don't work hard or focused and probably get sad.
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You realize that even the success of your hard work is not as satisfying as finding true love and sharing your life experience.
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Then you die and probably forget all of it and you go back to no responsibly.
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Life is tight.
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How would you summarize life?
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#life #vegan #relationshipgoals #puravida #costarica #love #yogis #yoga #perspective #whatislife

😻75 days sober. Running 20 miles a week 🏃‍

😻75 days sober. Running 20 miles a week 🏃‍♂️ 🏔 Daily hour of yoga on the mat 🧘‍♂️ Pull ups and pushups 3 time a week💪 Waking up at 5:30 every day. Been eating 3,000 calories a day, entirely whole food plant based and local. 80 grams of protein, 450 grams of carbs, 80 grams of fat. Spending lots of time farming 🌱
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The results are in…feeling epic.
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#vegan #organic #wfpb #fitness #calisthenics #fitam #tatted #plantbased #healthy #diet #weightloss #farmlife #nutrition #lowfat #highcarb #ctfu #costarica

🌞🙏Excelente blissful times in the Arenal hot

🌞🙏Excelente blissful times in the Arenal hot springs by La Fortuna 🐒😻🍄 with my family. This country is so amazing. Can’t believe I live here🐲💯🤘☺️🌸🌋💪💪😍🥥
#arenal #lafortuna #waterfall #cascada #costarica #puravida #vegan #tatted #hotsprings #nature #calisthenics

🌞🍫CACAO🌸🌴Chocolate comes from trees🌱 Have ever eaten fresh local cacao fruit????
We have 15 trees in the ground on our farm and dozens of sprouts growing in our nursery to be planted in June🌛
We enjoy fresh cacao by just eating the white fruit off the seed. It’s very sweet, light and has a strawberry cotton candy like taste🐲
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There are so many products we can make from cacao. Make juice from the fruit, ferment the juice into alcohol or a lighter probiotic, dry the fruit for a lil snack candy, blend it with coconut to make ice cream. Then with the seed we can ferment them, dry them and make cacao powder, cacao nibs, chocolate bars and cacao drinks. Playing with nature and permaculture is so fun and mind expanding. Can’t wait for our farm and business to mature so we can make these products for sale for y’all to enjoy. Our future is bright. A smart plan mixed with hard work pretty much never fails💪💪😻We doin it🏄‍♀️🏄‍♀️🍄🍍
#cacao #chocolate #permaculture #organic #vegan #plantbased #calisthenics #tattoo #beach #playadominical #nutrition #diet #fitness #healthy

💪Addicted to eating healthy🤤🌞🫑🍅🥥

💪Addicted to eating healthy🤤🌞🫑🍅🥥🍌🫐🍍🥭
🐒🍄Addicted to sustainability🌴🌴
🏄‍♀️Addicted to exercise🌋
🧘‍♂️ Addicting to mindfulness practices😻
I’m an extremist. I’ve always felt best diving as deep as possible into things, deeper than most are willing to go. I’ve been addicted to worse things in the past, so I’m grateful for the things I’m obsessed with right now 😼😼😻 I still strive to be satisfied with less, non attachment to anything, but that’s easier said than done. I’m still hooked into the matrix but I’m grateful for the material things I’m into like trees and food and movement and yoga🐒🤘💯😍☺️
#fruit #costarica #yoga #recovery #addiction #healthy #diet #nutrition #rawfood #fruitarian #pina #ctfu #wfpb #vegan #plantbased #fruitarian

🥥life’s an absolute random joke when you thin

🥥life’s an absolute random joke when you think out it....in the best way!! I love it! Silly vibez 24/7🤙🤙🐒😏🍄🤘🤘🤘🌞
#costarica #vegan #coconut #yoga #nonattachment #plantbased #froobs #permaculture

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