I used to think like this, used to make my own compost, have worm farms and grow my own herbs and vegetables. Studied permaculture, then one day I realised the grass and weeds grow for free with zero added inputs - ruminants,(animals that chew a cud and have 4 stomaches) can break down that grass and turn it into precious fatty acids, especially the ones you can not get from plants.
Now I have been full carnivore on grass fed beef for 7.5 months. Those animals may not be fully wild, but they live outside and contribute to healthy soil creation.
This is part of my minimalistic journey, I have also tried dry fasting and only eat once a day usually. My meditation and movement practices are still as rewarding and challenging as ever, but none of us are here forever. Nature cycles or it would not work.
Yeah, I know we need to kill and consume to live. Part of nature.... A clean killed wild animal is a better death the natural way. However, the amount of factory farms is pretty sick. Unless you know the cow you are getting it’s hard to say.... I have just grown a distrust of meat after seeing the nasty side. I used to hunt and butcher my own meat. Today I see it a lot differently.
Yes I agree. Its the grass I am seeking. grass that has been processed by the unique and powerful enzymes present in the fermentation vats of a ruminants stomach.
Yaks can produce this from hardy weeds and rich highland grasses, Sherpas can use the ghee without harming the animal to perform incredible feats in low oxygen.
I will rarely eat from factories, will always pay more for grass-fed or wild. Hunting is not a choice for me, but I sure I would enjoy the environment more than the kill or butchering.
Thank you for your wise and thoughtful reply, much respect.