I love writing, biking, walking, hiking, doing Taichi, preparing a nutritious meal, gardening, sewing, and observing nature. I try to live with mindfulness. I like to live a simple, yet meaningful life. I would like to develop my fullest potential in this lifetime and be able to contribute to the world ...
I wrote the following article on September 10, 2025, at 12:22 PM
>>> Your emotions determine your happiness, and
Your happiness determines your life.
Since my best friend, Dougald, left this world on June 28th this year,
My sadness hasn't diminished even a single day.
But the times of sadness have gradually decreased.
Most of us have feelings.
When we're sad, we don't need to resist it,
But rather understand why we're sad.
This experience of losing a dear friend
Has made me feel immense regret for his short life!
Because he was such a kind person!
Many say that for every effect, there's a cause.
Perhaps his early passing was due to this causal relationship.
I understand very well how the law of attraction works.
When you're happy,
The vibration you emit attracts things related to happiness.
When you're sad, you attract similar things that make you sad.
When you're angry, you attract similar things that make you angry.
... and so on.
So, to have a fulfilling life, the vibration you emit is crucial!
You can be sad, but don't let it persist for too long.
Learn how to transform sadness into strength.
When you're feeling down, realize that
Most people don't know how to control their emotions.
If you could handle it with a relaxed attitude, they wouldn't affect you.
Impermanence is a normal part of life; there's no need to lament it.
The important thing is to accept impermanence and strive to do what you love.
It will make you want to live a more meaningful, fulfilling, and joyful life!
Ahimsa22
Vegan Female
seeking
Male
Physical
Age:
77
Height:
4'11" (150 cm)
Build:
Slim/Slender
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Retired
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
United States
Willing to relocate
Animal welfare/animal rights are extremely important to me. Over the years, I have also rescued and provided hospice care for senior dogs and cats. I'm only interested in men with big hearts full of unconditional love and compassion. I'm a retired journalist (writer and editor) and college instructor.
Spiritual/inner growth is crucial to me. It's all part of the same idea, as experiencing and expressing love and compassion for all beings (including myself) are my focus and goal. I believe in the law of attraction and that we are all here to learn and grow in the Earth School. I'm interested in a variety of metaphysical studies, but being grounded is important to me, as is maintaining a sense of inner peace and gratitude. I'm sensitive to noise and crowds, fragrance and chemical odors, and enjoy a peaceful and fairly quiet lifestyle at this point in my journey. I'm more a homebody than someone interested in travel and wild adventures in the external world. Politically I'm extremely liberal.
Other interests include energy healing, psychology, writing, reading, natural/organic foods and nutrition, environmental issues, arts, nature, volunteering, alternative/holistic healing, walking, meaningful movies, theater, some concerts, inner growth activities, outdoor cafes, and more. Not into camping, backpacking, motorcycles, bars/nightclubs, loud music, frequent socializing, or sports (although I'd enjoy seeing the Yankees win the World Series).
I am sensitive, loyal, perceptive, supportive, intelligent, and very intuitive. Although I want an intimate partnership, I like and need to have some alone time and appreciate someone who might feel the same. I can be witty and humorous, and enjoy that in others.
HappyVegN
Vegan Female
seeking
Male
Physical
Age:
54
Height:
5'6" (168 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Executive / Management
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
United States
I love coffee on the porch, kayaking — especially in light snow, farmers’ markets, great local food, traveling, afternoon road trips, floating, and conversations with interesting people. I have a supportive friend and family group. Looking to expand it with more vegan and vegetarian friends.
MCFl
Vegetarian Female
seeking
Male
Physical
Age:
54
Height:
5'4" (163 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegetarian
Occupation:
Legal
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
United States
I divorced last year. I believe life is meant to be lived at its fullest. I enjoy nature very much and of course the beach. I have great friends. I love hot yoga and I started to sail again.
Brook
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
60
Height:
5'10" (178 cm)
Build:
Athletic/Muscular
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Executive / Management
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
Ladue, Missouri
United States
I love boating, ATV's, exercise, plays, concerts, fundraisers, and the outdoors.
People say I look very young for my age- I tell them my secret is my eating habits.
CustomerCare
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
74
Height:
5'6" (168 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Technical / IT / Engineering
Relationship:
Married or Live-in Partner
Location
Los Altos Hills, California
United States
I'm Ken with the VeggieConnection.com Customer Care team.
If you've received a message from me, it is in reply to your support question or to provide you with some assistance with VeggieConnection.com. I'm not currently dating, by the way.
Exharmonte
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
70
Height:
5'11" (180 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Retired
Relationship:
Single (Widowed)
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
United States
I became widowed and retired at about the same time. I really did not have a plan or thought about this circumstance I find myself in. I have avoided eating animals for going on 15 years now. When I considered meeting new people, I found that I am not interested in building new friendships or bonding with people that do not share my thoughts and beliefs about plant-based eating. I am nearly 70, so why waste the effort. I have old friends who just think I'm weird, and have known me long enough to be accepting of my quirks, being vegan is just another one. When I thought about dating again, I decided they must be plant-based, vegan or vegetarian. My sweet wife was all of those at different times. I also wish to only date other widowed people, so it seems like I am asking for a lot. "Well, who doesn't harbour a Hallmark Christmas dream of a Winter Solstice lantern parade to end 2025 with!"
Ash007
Vegetarian Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
54
Height:
5'10" (178 cm)
Build:
Athletic/Muscular
Personal
Diet:
Vegetarian
Occupation:
Technical / IT / Engineering
Relationship:
Single (Never Married)
Location
Chicago, Illinois
United States
Willing to relocate
Iam a fun loving guy, i love to cook, work in the yard, drive, travel occassionally, watch TV...more later
AnAngel65
Vegetarian Female
seeking
Male
Physical
Age:
49
Height:
5'7" (170 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegetarian
Occupation:
Self Employed
Relationship:
Single (Widowed)
Location
Tallahassee, Florida
United States
I’m a straightforward woman, I know my worth, and I knows what i want in a man
2344
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
62
Height:
6'0" (183 cm)
Build:
Slim/Slender
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Self Employed
Relationship:
Single (Never Married)
Location
Rother, England
United Kingdom
Willing to relocate
I would love to meet someone to travel with and go out on day trips. I like Natural Trust properties. I am lucky as own my own home, and live with some rescued animals. I like cooking, reading, beach walks, aiming to get a camper van next year or convert a van to go to festivals with.
Denise1
Vegetarian Female
seeking
Male
Physical
Age:
53
Height:
5'4" (163 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegetarian
Occupation:
Medical / Dental / Health
Relationship:
Single (Never Married)
Location
Stockton, California
United States
Willing to relocate
I have been a vegetarian for several years. I love outdoor activities especially during the summer such as hiking and swimming. Traveling is also one of my interests. I have traveled to South America, Mexico, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein and Turks and Caicos. I also enjoy seeing movies, reading books, going to concerts and going to museums.
With a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, I worked at first as a lab technician in an environmental lab. Eventually, I received my nursing degree and now work at a local teaching hospital.
I am very family oriented. I try to respect and get along with my parents.
Spiritualpoet
Vegan Female
seeking
Either
Physical
Age:
72
Height:
5'0" (152 cm)
Build:
Slim/Slender
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Artist / Musician / Writer
Relationship:
Single (Widowed)
Location
Winter Haven, Florida
United States
Retired Therapist and now write books. Go to protests and sanctuaries.
Willowy
Vegan Female
seeking
Male
Physical
Age:
61
Height:
5'3" (160 cm)
Build:
Slim/Slender
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Food Service / Catering
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
Kitchener, Ontario
Canada
<^> I'm a Feminine 0asis...
I Value Sharing a Sensual, Intimate, Playful, Fun, Loving & *M0n0gam0us* Relationship with You;
~which Enlivens Our Hopes & Dreams...
*ChemistrY is Vital to Me.
I Enjoy a Life of ~C0L0urFuL AbunDance ; )
My Credo:
Know ThySelf
&
~Live Fully,
*Love Deeply,
^Laugh Lots!
(Children & Animals Love me;
~as I Love them : )
W0men I'm Inspired By:
Oprah, Ellen, Esther Hicks, Mother Theresa;
(my M0M, my GrAnDm0therS, my FriendS: ) Etc.
*Ultimately~
There is So Much More to Me;
~Than I can Convey 'Here'...
I Enj0y...
~Laughing L0TS~
comfortable silences
Cuddling...
~interesting conversations
*Intimacy...
~strolling along the beach
Sharing a great meal~
~being in Nature
wandering along A path~
~Touching & Being Touched...
Zen-ness...
~~TA0~~
^GreaT SpiriT^
'Abraham~Hicks'
*the Feeling of work well done
Relaxing...
puddling in a river~
a fragrant Scent on the Breeze~
*Learning...
~celebrating our time Together~
Gratitude*
Knowing what Really matters...
*Loving...
going with the Flow~
Intuition*
~Choosing Consciously
encouraging someone...
~speaking for 'those' with no voice
*~Artistic Expression~*
~~Joy~~
Living in the Now...
~magical, Mystical moments~
*Spirit* in all...
~You & Me~
passionate exchanges...
*Winks ; )
~delighting each other~
cheering!
~rainbows~
*H0rseS~
ScentS of poplar, cedar & pine TreeS
<^>Time to smell the Flowers
*~HugS & KiSSeS~*
Sp00ning~
& Bending ; )
~~Body Bliss~~
woodSmoke in Our hair...
MosseS, FernS & FlowerS~
*Dance
~~WinD in the LeaVeS~~
**Invitations...
~more than meets the EYE<o>
Divine guidance...
*Serendipity
~S0ngS & P0emS~
P0nDering...
<TruTh>
~quiet~
*starry, *starry nights...
Full m00ns~
Graceful MovemenTs...
~Honouring myself & All on Mother Earth...
*Giving & Receiving~
~~Pleasure~~
mMmassage...
*warm, Sunny DayS
~Friends & Family
*Playing...
~reading good books;
*Especially to each 0ther/children~
watching great movieS...
*Sustainable Living
^TrusT^
~Smiles~
following my *Heart...
zenveggieguy
Vegetarian Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
72
Height:
6'0" (183 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegetarian
Occupation:
Retired
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
Gautier, Mississippi
United States
Willing to relocate
I'm native to the Gulf Coast, descended from upstate farmers who called vegetables "what food eats". I still have some of the farm, now growing longleaf pines, hardwoods and wildlife.
I am a Southern Baptist refugee, Buddhist after Episcopal experience, and won't argue or disrespect anyone's (non-violent) beliefs. I was introduced to Zazen meditation by a Jesuit priest, and have practiced for years. I have long pondered philosophical questions (still do), and intend to continue my quest to be confused at a higher level (e.g. from epistemology to ontology).
I went to college for engineering, and worked with computers in many industries and several countries, and have traveled for fun and romance.
I am staff for a cat. I enjoy communing with nature.
I was married (long time), divorced, and last year lost my long-time partner to Alzheimer’s (we had met here in 2011). I learned some hard lessons (see disasters, above...).
I like to read, practice yoga and meditation, drink coffee and converse, travel, and learn. I like museums, art, architecture, history, music, and theater. I enjoy discovering cultural differences (and similarities). I enjoy spending time with family (reduced to two brothers and sisters-in-law and one nephew) and friends.
GailOhio
Vegetarian Female
seeking
Male
Physical
Age:
75
Height:
5'10" (178 cm)
Build:
Athletic/Muscular
Personal
Diet:
Vegetarian
Occupation:
Self Employed
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
South Russell, Ohio
United States
Compassionate, sense of humor, tennis player, animal lover with 2 dogs, work-out at the gym, self employed working part time.
Capr1c0rn
Vegan Female
seeking
Male
Physical
Age:
71
Height:
5'9" (175 cm)
Build:
Large
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Retired
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
Waltham Cross, England
United Kingdom
Suffer with arthritis so not very active, can still be fun though. GSOH. Interested in self sufficiency. Crafter. Reasonably intelligent!
shear37
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
66
Height:
5'10" (178 cm)
Build:
Slim/Slender
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Other
Relationship:
Single (Never Married)
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania
United States
Willing to relocate
I spend a lot of time outdoors. I kayak, hike, bike, birdwatch, and love meeting all my wild neighbors. The year before Covid I also started taking surfing lessons.
I write and advocate for causes I care about and have had some successes. The circus no longer comes to my town, there's a beautiful preserved forest that does NOT have a cell phone tower, there's a large city park where ALL smoking is banned.....
My favorite issues are environmental, animal rights, and those concerning poverty and human rights. I think in another life I must have been a peasant in a peasant uprising.
This might seem odd but for fun I collect trash. My kayak often looks more like a garbage scow as I gather plastics and other trash while kayaking on the river and at the beach. I mostly just find trash but I've found some interesting stuff too, including something the bomb squad had to blow up on the spot. I'm still waiting to find either a briefcase full of half a million dollars of drug money no one claims or a chest of pirate's treasure sticking half out of a sandbar.
I love gardening... for wildlife, for food, for beauty, organically, and with native plants.
I enjoy a variety of things and am always eager to learn new ones. I'm open to suggestions.....
I admire Thoreau, Gandhi, Paul Watson, Ric O'Barry, johnpaulgeorge&ringo, Zonker P. Harris, Jeremy Hilary Boob Phd.......
"If I had no sense of humor I should long ago have committed suicide." - Gandhi
HappyCupid
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
51
Height:
6'2" (188 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Self Employed
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
Winter Park, Colorado
United States
I'm a musician and a roofer.
Noam
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
62
Height:
5'7" (170 cm)
Build:
Slim/Slender
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Legal
Relationship:
Single (Never Married)
Location
Tucson Estates, Arizona
United States
Willing to relocate
Edit:
I am moing to Tucson. Az in June, 2026.
I love the outdoors. I enjoy cycling, camping, hiking, weight lifting and most fitness activities. I am a vegan for ethical reasons. I become a vegan in 2015. I love most types of music. Particularly, blues, alternative, folk, jazz and rock.
I have a happy and lucky life. I am lucky to have many great supportive friends. People generally describe me as nerdy, hippy, intelligent, athletic, competitive, kind and outgoing. I think of myself as shy with the ability to be outgoing. I appreciate calmness and being able to relax. I love yoga and mediation. I smile a lot. I enjoy spending hours in coffee shops reading. I rarely watch television. I am a romantic who sees beauty everywhere in the world such as in music, art, nature, the way a friend smiles or simply seeing two people in love. These little moments of beauty bring me great joy and often bring a tear to my eye.
The most important aspect of my life are my friends and how I treat other people. I believe the key to happiness is how we treat other people.
I would like to think I am patient, understanding, non-judgmental, caring, honest, a good communicator and loving. I just ended a long term relationship. While I am looking for something long term I do not want to rush into anything. I would prefer to begin slowly, building a friendship first and see where that goes.
FunVegan
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
59
Height:
5'9" (175 cm)
Build:
Athletic/Muscular
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Technical / IT / Engineering
Relationship:
Single (Never Married)
Location
McKinney, Texas
United States
Friends describe me as friendly, fun loving, creative, loyal, and health conscious. Hobbies include nature photography, hiking, short weekend getaways (over extended vacations), guitar playing and karaoke live at different venues, going to concerts, cooking, grocery shopping, and drinking fresh Italian coffee black at a local restaurant. Occasionally I also play pickleball and bowl and play billiards pool and chess.
SunWind
Vegetarian Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
66
Height:
6'1" (185 cm)
Build:
Athletic/Muscular
Personal
Diet:
Vegetarian
Occupation:
Technical / IT / Engineering
Relationship:
Single (Never Married)
Location
Somerset, Wisconsin
United States
I'm very kind, generous, curious, independent, healthy and always striving for innovativation. I'm financially secure, compassionate, affectionate and sensual.
(/__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")
Ahimsa3
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
54
Height:
5'5" (165 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Retired
Relationship:
Single (Never Married)
Location
Portland, Oregon
United States
I am a relatively down to earth and peaceful person. I am a yoga teacher and I love cooking whole food plant-based foods. I am a relatively sensitive person. I enjoy strolls in nature and organic gardening. I’m interested in meeting a like-minded friend and potential partner, for positive and life nourishing activities.
JohnJ
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
62
Height:
5'9" (175 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Other
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
Chicago, Illinois
United States
Much of my free time you'll find me volunteering at Feed My Starving Children fmsc.org
Tzimchoni
Vegan Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
75
Height:
5'9" (175 cm)
Build:
Average
Personal
Diet:
Vegan
Occupation:
Other
Relationship:
Single (Divorced)
Location
Tucson, Arizona
United States
Willing to relocate
Voilà! My profile: }
I don't get no respect at all. I says to this cook, "Can you do vegan for me?" She says, "What kind of girl do you think I am?" I go to the vet's to buy some vegan puppy chow. She says, "Is it to go or will you eat it here?" (à la Rodney Dangerfield)
Humor is so important because it engenders and represents hope, something we all need. And no one has ever died of laughter. Is that what's meant by "humoral immunity"? ;)
Strive to live a simple, nonmaterialistic, meaningful, and purposeful life. I'm a Luddite at heart, reminiscing about the halcyon days when we weren't overdependent on technology. I embrace sechel, not artificial intelligence, and modesty, not social media. 不患莫己知,求为可知也。"Don't fret about not being well-known; instead, strive to be worthy of being known" (Analects, book 4, verse 14). Jewish ideals inform and guide in all aspects of life. These include honesty and evenhandedness, including not saying anything essentially true but meant to mislead (as in PR/marketing/media); not hurting people's feelings or saying negative things about them; giving others the benefit of the doubt and the opportunity to do the right thing; having a higher purpose in life, including work; and learning for the sake of learning, including from everyone! But people with similar values come from many paths in life, the ultimate expression of which is being a mensch or, as Confucius termed it, a junzi, someone who sets an example through his or her actions, which speak louder than words.
Enjoy hiking, being in nature, lizard-watching, learning, artistic creativity, and dry and waggish humor (but not sarcasm). Introverted and sometimes lost in thought, but hopefully thoughtful in more ways than one! Look for ways to help others while avoiding self-serving feelings like validation and pride. Adventurous but also risk-averse.
Love the natural environment in which I live, but the beauty of any place derives mainly from who's around you. Very willing to relocate.
I stopped practicing clinical medicine 30 years ago when it was no longer possible to do so ethically. My magnum opus has been the definitive treatise on Jewish medicine, a moral philosophy and system of practice, free of self-interest, the cure for the present degenerate system.
And now, for the final course, mon petit chou, my sweet, here is your fortune cookie: 好话不在多,几句成知己。"Good-hearted words need not be many; just a few can make a close friend."
Headshot is from July, 2023.
funj
Vegetarian Male
seeking
Female
Physical
Age:
69
Height:
5'11" (180 cm)
Build:
Athletic/Muscular
Personal
Diet:
Vegetarian
Occupation:
Teacher / Professor
Relationship:
Single (Never Married)
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan
United States
I am fun loving, live in the moment, really nice guy who has learned to enjoy life. This includes keeping a positive attitude in a relationship with a low demand (low maintenance) yet loving approach. Women often tell me that I am nice to be around for extended periods of time. I am kind, considerate, not demanding, and very loving.
My goal in life is to become closer to God, and to help myself and my loved one's be the best-version-of-themselves as we all can be. This is how I define a supportive relationship. In a kind yet disciplined way help support each other physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually to be the best version of ourselves (and our Selves).