“This material world is not a fit place for a gentleman,” explained Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Goswami. “This whole material world is like a stool house,” he said. “You don’t loiter around, you just come in, do your business and leave.” This metaphor might seem callous, but it...
Author: Paul Rodney Turner
Rumor: A piece of unverified information of uncertain origin, usually spread by word of mouth. R=Rude; U=Unverified; M=Malicious; O=Oratory; R=Rant This was something I created today in response to some ugly rumors floating around about me lately. I choose not to engage with rumors directly,...
On this day, September 24, 2009, I, Priya108, declare to the world that I will not allow others to dictate my life unless I revere them as my guru. Otherwise, I will respectfully question and challenge all attempts to control me or those actions that...
Are you seeking blessings? The answer is closer than you might think
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
September 21, 2009
I owe everything to my teachers. I am indebted to all the Angels, Guides, plants, animals, people and gems that have come into my life to bless me. I express my deepest gratitude and honor to all who have blessed my life. I hope to...
My Angel, I will call you Joy, because that is the name I remember from my dream the other night. You appeared with warmth and gently placed your hands on my face, encouraging me to relax and breathe deeply.. Following your guidance, we soared through...
Knowledge filters – We all have them
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
September 16, 2009
I’ve been reading some interesting books lately, and one consistent theme that keeps popping up in a variety of ways is the concept of paradigms and knowledge filtering. Whether we like to admit it or not, we all fall prey to these mundane influences. Let...
“Life is what you make it.” Yep, we’ve heard that before, so how then did we find ourselves in such awkward and unhappy situations in the past? Simply because we are the product of all our decisions and mistakes, and despite our tendency to blame...
I am loving the organic “Pizza” garden that now flourishes outside my friend’s apartment – 5 varieties of heirloom tomatoes (Abe Lincoln, Brandy Wine, Money Maker, Black Krim from Russia and a variety from Costa Rica), 5 varieties of hot and sweet peppers (Cayenne, Habanero,...
Health Matters – making our mind our best friend
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
June 5, 2009
The only thing that matters in life is your spiritual, mental and physical health. Everything else, for the most part, is futile and irrelevant. Why so? Because health as the saying goes is real wealth. The problem, however, is that most people do not consider...
The passing of my dear friend Ury Seltzer (1950-2009)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 24, 2009
My dear Ury, Ury Seltzer was more than a friend; he was a beacon of support to many, including myself. You were there for me when I was at my lowest point. Ury played a crucial role in advancing Food for Life Global, offering invaluable...