An Injustice to One Is an Injustice to All: The Power of Living for All Sentient Beings
- Nancy Arenas
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By Nancy Arenas:
There is a quiet revolution waiting to unfold—not in the halls of power but in the hearts of ordinary people. It begins when we shift our gaze from self-interest to collective well-being. When we commit to the peace and happiness of all sentient beings, our lives take on a richness and strength we never knew was possible.
The Interconnectedness of All Life
Every sentient being—human or non-human—experiences joy, pain, fear, and love. To recognize this is to awaken to the truth that we are not isolated islands, but threads in a vast tapestry of life. When we work for the happiness of others, we reinforce the fabric of existence itself.
• A child’s laughter in a distant village echoes in our own hearts.
• A whale’s suffering in polluted waters diminishes our collective spirit.
• A stranger’s liberation from oppression expands our own freedom.
This is not poetic idealism—it is spiritual realism. The well-being of one is bound to the well-being of all.
Fighting Injustice Is a Sacred Duty
Injustice is not a local wound—it is a global infection. Whether it manifests as racism, animal cruelty, poverty, or ecological destruction, it is a violation of the sacred unity of life. To ignore it is to betray our own humanity.
• When a person is denied dignity, we all lose a piece of our soul.
• When a species is driven to extinction, we erase a chapter of Earth’s wisdom.
• When a forest is razed, we silence a voice in nature’s choir.
To fight injustice is not merely activism, it is spiritual alignment. It is the refusal to let darkness dictate the terms of existence.
The Unexpected Gifts of Compassionate Living
When we live for others, something extraordinary happens. Our own suffering begins to dissolve. Our fears lose their grip. Our hearts expand beyond the limits of ego and insecurity.
• We discover resilience in the face of adversity.
• We feel joy that is not dependent on personal gain.
• We cultivate courage that comes from purpose, not pride.
This is the richness of a life lived in service. It is not martyrdom—it is empowerment. It is not sacrifice—it is transformation.
A Call to Rise
Let this be our vow: to rise for the voiceless, to speak for the silenced, to act for the vulnerable. Let us build a world where no being is disposable, where peace is not a privilege but a birthright.
An injustice to one is an injustice to all.
And when we live by this truth, we become not just better people, we become the architects of a better world.
Nancy Arenas is a passionate vegan advocate, nutrition coach, and founder of Red & Green VegFest Albuquerque. She leads Sprouting Compassion, a nonprofit promoting plant-based living. Through her podcast, Vegan Pulse, she educates and inspires others about the ethical, environmental, and health benefits of veganism. Her mission is to spread compassion.Â
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