Warning!
This is a book for the open-minded only!
If you feel that you already know all about the mysteries of our existence, your view of life is set and you would like to keep it this way, then this book is not meant for you. Don't bother reading...
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It seems to me that man was not born a predator. Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet. Simply through its physical effect on the human temperament, a vegetarian way of life would be able to change the fate of humanity to the better.
- Albert Einstein
When I arrived at home later that day, I was relieved to see that lunch was ready and waiting for me.
Thank God!
I was exhausted and hungry.
"Hi Mum," I greeted her upon entering the kitchen. "Thank you so much for cooking!" I moved over to the stove where she was busy pouring my food onto a plate.
"Hallo Mäuschen," She replied, turning towards me with a smile.
"Hm, this smells good," I complemented. "Turkey strips in cream and mushroom sauce with rice. My favorite!"
A quick embrace and a kiss on her cheek later, I was sitting on a chair at the table, waiting to be served.
Mum placed the dish and a bowl of salad in front of me. "Guten Appetit."
I eagerly speared a turkey strip with my fork, anticipating the delicious taste.
Having placed the food into my mouth, I started chewing happily. When the taste registered on my tongue, however, my body reacted in a way that I had not expected!
For some reason, my system did not welcome the meat the way it usually did. No, this time it made me gag, sending me a clear message: Don't you dare swallow. This food will come right back up, if you do!
Confused, I stopped chewing.
"Do you like it?" Mum asked. Her back was to me, since she was cleaning the stove.
Dear God, what was I supposed to do now? I just knew I had to get the food out of my mouth, since I was obviously not able to swallow it.
Without answering, I rushed from my seat, out of the kitchen and into the bathroom, where I quickly got rid of the piece of turkey.
Mission accomplished, I slowly went back and sat down on my chair in a daze. What had just happened?
"Mäuschen? Is everything alright with you?" Mum asked me, concerned.
Before answering her, I took another bite. Nope, the body did not approve of this one any more than it had of the first!
Using my napkin to dispose of the unwanted food this time, I saved myself another trip to the bathroom.
Unfortunately, Mum had turned away from the stove in the meantime and was watching my every move.
"What's wrong, do you not like your lunch?" She enquired, her eyes wide and a hurt expression on her face.
"I don't know," I answered honestly. "It appears that I am not able to swallow the meat. But I have no idea, why."
Tentatively, I put a forkful of rice into my mouth. Yep, no problem. My body also accepted the mushrooms and the salad. The turkey, however, was a different story.
"I am really, really sorry, Mum," I told her. "I simply cannot swallow it. The meat, I mean. Everything else is fine!"
Mum regarded me intently. Shaking her head, she looked as puzzled as I felt. "Why?"
"It somehow makes me gag. But as to the reason. . ." I shrugged my shoulders. "You know, I still think everything smells delicious and the taste is perfect! . . .It's just the meat. . . and I really feel sad, because this has always been one of my favorite dishes."
"Well, at least eat the rice and the mushrooms," Mum finally encouraged me, sounding tired.
I nodded, before starting to devour the rest of my lunch with gusto. In spite of my body's sudden, unexpected aversion to turkey, I was still very hungry, after all.
Some things simply happen :)
I hope you found this interesting. If you did, could you, maybe, you know. . . Thanks! :)
I found the picture at DeviantArt, it's artist is called Wishmaster Alchemist.
