Vegan Inspiration! pics & vids

I need your attention for a minute. We want you to consider Esther, this beautiful animal that hundreds of thousands of us from around the world have fallen in love with, and we want to you to remember where she came from.Today is "World Vegan Day" and we would like to ask you all, vegan or not, to take a few minutes and think about the choices we make on a daily basis. This hilarious, sensitive and loving baby that at 650lbs is standing beside me right now wanting attention and to nuzzle my hand, was born to be a baby factory. Esther is a survivor of the machine we created for her, and the millions of animals just like her who never become anything more than a number in a literal hell hole.

It took getting to know Esther and her incredible personality to open our eyes and help us realize that we could do better, something we now call "the Esther effect". We saw her grow up with our dogs and we realized she was no different from them. She came when we called, she sat for her treats, and she actively looked for us to cuddle at night. It was a huge wake up call that helped us see there were a million alternatives that are better for our health, for the animals, and for the environment. All we needed to do was open our minds and explore them. This isn't just about you or me, it's about all of us. Your friends, your family, and your children. We're given a very small amount of time on this planet so why not do everything we can to leave it in better condition than it was when we got here?

Changing your lifestyle doesn't need to be hard, but you do need to want it, and nobody but you can make it happen so let's do it. Times are changing and it has never been easier to find "Esther Approved" alternatives for all of your favourite products. Since we decided to take this on we've noticed we sleep better, we feel more energetic, and as someone who had Bronchitis every year since my early teens, I haven't been sick in almost three years. Changes don't happen over night, but making conscious decisions and being more aware of the choices we make will have you on the right path in no time. There are hundreds upon hundreds of people on this page that will happily help too so please, never hesitate to ask. You won't believe how easy, or how amazingly adventurous vegan food can be. It's not all about nuts and seeds so give it a try because let's be honest, what have you got to loose? : )

And that's that, we now return to our regular programming. Sending our love and best wishes to each and every one of you. Have an amazing weekend, you deserve it.

Steve, Derek and Esther.