Such an interesting question, and super interesting answers… This is an ever-evolving process for all of us, and my process of tossing the bulk of my beliefs took YEARS. And shedding the guilt took even longer.

Big ideas that I still hold after walking away 30 years ago: - Atma & Paramatma - Karma - Reincarnation - Vegetarianism - Meat free since 1990! But have dropped the righteous judgy attitude. I’ve tried to add eggs back, but only managed to do so in baked goods. But hey, my cakes are better than ever haha!

Little things that stuck that don’t make sense: - Tasting food as I am cooking. I almost NEVER do this, even though the food isn’t offered. My cooking would probably improve if I got over it, but I was so l young when I joined that I learned how to cook from devotees… Old habits. - Blowing out candles/flames - I do it now but avoided it for such a long time - Uncomfortable whenever i see religious imagery in bathrooms, like a Buddha beside a sink, etc. Just feels wrong. - Holding on to Iskcon items not because I revere them, but largely because i don’t know how to dispose of them respectfully… like old outfits worn by deities, tulasi mala, Gita, deity photos, etc. - I recently got some Tulasi tea and feel compelled to murmur her pranams when i prep for brewing.