MIDDLE EASTERN WINTER SALAD FOR PEACE — a vegan food photography and styling blog

MIDDLE EASTERN WINTER SALAD FOR PEACE — a vegan food photography and styling blog



There have been times where speaking up, regardless of which feathers I might ruffle, felt like the only possible way forward. In those moments it was impossible to relate to people who didn’t say anything, but now, after one too many world traumas, I’ve come to understand that not everyone knows how to find the right words or wants to air their deepest of emotions or political views publicly.  

We’re all different, and that’s ok. 

 

There have been times where my lack of knowledge about the deeper issues at hand have meant that staying silent, in order to listen and learn, whilst giving space to voices that need to be heard, has felt like the best approach. Honestly, I don’t always need to add to the noise and sometimes a private and supportive DM to someone who’s going through it, I found, can be immensely powerful. The thing is, the WHY behind someone’s silence, we don’t know and I’ve learned – the hard way – it’s best never to assume.

 

And there are also moments where posting a salad bowl and expressing myself creatively has been a way to stay sane. It doesn’t mean I don’t care, it doesn’t mean I’m not seeing what’s happening, it doesn’t mean I’m looking to gain followers and make more money, it’s just my survival method.

 

No one knows what anyone else does behind the scenes. We don’t know what people are feeling and, from where I stand, everyone is feeling all this very, very deeply. 

 

So look after yourself and stay well.

P.S. This week, I’m using creativity and food to channel my emotions and hopefully have some kind of minutely positive impact. A Middle Eastern Peace salad, is what I’m calling it. And you can find the recipe for it below.





Source link