Why Challenges Often Come From Our Own Choices “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...
Author: Paul Rodney Turner
Finding Independence Through Gardening and Free Will
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
July 13, 2009
Gardening as a Practical Step Toward Independence 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...
In my view, the only thing that truly matters in life is your spiritual, mental and physical health, and the key to all three is learning to make the mind your best friend. Everything else, for the most part, is futile and irrelevant. Why so?...
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...
A Spontaneous Affirmation of Love, Light and Freedom
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
March 31, 2009
This is my personal affirmation for 2009, a year I know will be eventful, fruitful and inspiring for my charity, Food for Life Global, and for myself.Food for Life Global, and myself. I can already feel this affirmation taking shape as my body slowly transitions...
Understanding Divine Quality Over Quantity
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
December 21, 2008
I see a lot of people these days in the conscious community claiming to be God. Yes, we are qualitatively like God, but certainly not in quantity. In other words, our divinity is limited or “marginal”. According to the Vedas, the fact that we are...
When “Brand” Beats Charity: Miss A and Food for Life
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
December 19, 2008
Who “Miss A” Is (and Why I Reached Out) There is this so-called DC Diva who calls herself “Miss A” (aka Andrea Rodgers), and she presents herself publicly as a Dating and Relationship Expert. She is also a columnist for HealthCentral Network’s SexualHealthConnection.com. On her...
Discover Self, Share Love, Achieve Freedom
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
December 7, 2008
“Reflecting on recent changes, I yearn for warmth and clarity in both weather and spirit. This longing is not just for physical comfort but for a deeper understanding and connection with my inner self.” It seems like a year ago that I was in Germany...
Phew….I never really got a chance to sit down and write while I was on the road. “I traveled to Dresden, Germany, for the International Vegetarian Congress, a biennial event celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. This congress, held since 1908, was paused only during...
Embracing Spirituality Without Religion
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
August 12, 2008
“While religious rituals can guide us, they aren’t essential for spiritual growth if our consciousness is pure. As inherently spiritual beings, we possess the innate ability to connect with the divine without external validation.” The designations resulting from our religious affiliations are illusory. We are...