As a follow-up to my last blog article about fighting, there is one so-called “sport” that stands out amongst all others as the dumbest, most barbaric, ego-centric display of brutality — bullfighting. This cruel spectacle of blood and gore continues to flourish in Spain, Colombia and...
Tag: SPIRITUAL
How I learned to respect the art of fighting
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
February 7, 2016
The legendary Gracie dynasty, master of jiu jitsu I have been a fan of martial arts from the first time I watched a Bruce Lee movie. However, before that, I followed boxing and watched every championship bout broadcasted on television. My father was a fight...
A poem for Bhimal — a blessed birth
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
January 31, 2016
You were conceived in Nepal — in room 433 At exactly 3:44 am — it was mangal arati. An auspicious time — Lord Brahma’s divine hour, We prayed for a yogi of considerable power… A devotee of God — a servant and sage, Someone that...
When a woman births a child, she also births a father and the power of prayer.
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
December 22, 2015
In a nutshell…my wife is a champion, just like every single mother in the world today and before — all of them are just amazing. To give birth to a child is a miracle and my wife personifies everything that is amazing about mothers. Giving...
How to Serve 2 million meals a day and change the world
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
December 12, 2015
My interview on the Yoga Talk Show on July 17, 2014, with Lucas Rockwood. Lucas Rockwood: “In this Show, You’ll learn: Why Paul is called the “food yogi” and what it means to him. How Food for Life is serving millions of meals to...
If only more of us took the time to praise others
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
December 6, 2015
Praise goes a long way We need to work harder to see the good qualities in others and let them know how much we admire and appreciate them. We’ve become accustomed to finding faults in others because it takes the focus away from our own...
So today it’s my birthday – POEM
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
November 3, 2015
(Sung to the tune of John Lennon’s, “So, this is Christmas“) So, today it’s my birthday, So what can I do? I’m now one year older…and I want to boohoo, But it’s time to be happy, A time to rejoice, A day to remember…that I have...
Let’s cut to the chase on why there is Animal Abuse
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
August 26, 2015
Today I was asked by an 11th-grade student the following: I am currently taking part in doing the Research Project for my school and would like to know if you would be interested in answering the following questions for my research. It is based on...
My interview on Sacred Space TV in Australia (4 part series)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
May 29, 2015
This is part 1 of 4 parts of an interview I gave in Australia at the Melbourne Hare Krishna temple. Forgive the background noises, especially the occasional plane and coughing and kirtan, I did not realize at the time and boy I wish I had....
Trekking through the Himalayas (POEM)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 17, 2015
On Day 1 we gathered — at an eco-hotel, Excited and hopeful — that all would go well, Sincere seekers of truth, with hearts filled with love, We prayed the Gods would bless us from those mighty peaks above. On Day 2 we felt grounded...