Your Emotions are a Titan, Your Mind a Flea

Tomorrow I will have been a vegan for 20 days, a third of my 60-day cholesterol experiment. There have been a few minor temptations so far, but it has been surprisingly easy.

That’s the power of emotional, visceral drive and intent versus intellectual intent alone. As important as our humanity (cerebral cortex) is, we must understand and befriend our animal nature if we hope to change deeply-ingrained habits. Attempting to change using only your mind usually creates a fight against yourself (intellect versus emotion) and ends in failure. (Hint: your emotions are a titan, your mind a flea.)

So get “everyone” onboard with your intentions. Agree on your goals with your mind, spirit, and body, and watch yourself kick some serious ass.