About Paramatma Animal Sanctuary in Colombia Paramatma Animal Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in Colombia that protects animals of different species — birds, horses, cattle, dogs, cats and rodents. Paramatma currently cares for one cow and one bullock. Gita Our cow, Gita was rescued from...
Author: Paul Rodney Turner
Original Title: Dreams sometimes remind us of lessons learned and how far we still have to go
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 27, 2014
I recently had a dream about Radhanath Swami, a revered spiritual leader, where I found myself not responding as ideally as I wished. In my dream, I found myself in a bustling temple, uncertain of my purpose there, until I noticed Radhanath Swami, a prominent...
Think with your brain, not your mouth! Shame on McDonalds
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 6, 2014
McDonalds latest campaign message is: “Think with your mouth.” But in truth, people don’t think with their mouth or tongue. In reality they allow the tongue to be their master and to dictate what their body needs. It is foolish and the results are grossly...
We cooked a vegan lunch for the president of Uruguay
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 4, 2014
Inspired by my partner Juliana’s admiration for President Jose “Pepe” Mujica, I was eager to cook a vegan lunch for him. She shared stories of his humility and leadership, which captivated me.. She was like a little girl when describing this amazing man. She then...
Juliana, Juliana, you are an example to humanity (POEM)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
February 14, 2014
Juliana with her beloved “Yogi” the dog Juliana, Juliana, your heart and eyes shine bright, as your ginger-tinged hair lights up the darkest of nights, Juliana, Juliana, your desires are passionate and bold, and for some uncanny reason, you never grow old. Juliana, Juliana, I...
Nityananda, Nityananda, can you pick up the phone? (POEM)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
February 12, 2014
Nityananda Nityananda, your love knows no bounds, Nityananda Nityananda, you chant the holiest of sounds, Nityananda Nityananda, ever since I called out your name, my dry and boring life has never be the same. Nityananda Nityananda, can you pick up the phone? This lowly traveller...
The Girl with the red dress (POEM for my daughter)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
January 28, 2014
The girl with the red dress, turned 16 today, I honestly don’t know whether to laugh, cry, or say “Hip, hip, hooray!” because with every cycle of the sun, my hair turns more grey, and frankly, getting old and useless is not something I pray....
My journey with Food for Life – A summary of 30 years of service
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
January 23, 2014
I could hardly imagine Food for Life being so successful when I first became a volunteer way back in 1984. Back then, I worked as an assistant cook and server at a free food cafe called, Gopals in Parramatta, Australia. That was one of the...
Jayapataka Swami talks about the beginning of Food for Life
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
January 12, 2014
Jayapataka Swami was one of my early inspirations in my service to Food for Life. I wrote him many times through letters and later emails for guidance in the 80s and 90s as a monk, and whenever he saw me he told me, “Please tell...
May this year bring me closer to my authentic self, May this year help me stand tall and not as an elf, May the sun of good thoughts cross my mind everyday, May the clouds of doubt and doom run far away. May my daughter...