Hi, Anand here. I have been exploring consciousness since discovering drugs as a teenager. I was particularly drawn to the mind expanding effects of hallucinogenics, however, at the age of 23 I found myself addicted to heroin and dealing drugs for a living. I realised that I was heading for and early grave and by some act of grace I walked away from the seedy world of drugs in Melbourne (at the age of 24) and into the world of rebirthing and meditation in the Byron bay region of Northern NSW. I never looked back and have continued to experiment and inquire into the nature of consciousness to this day (without drugs!) 5 years ago (2002) I was introduced to the possibility that the food we eat not only has a massive effect on our state of physical health but also on our mental, emotional and spiritual state of being. This was a missing piece of the puzzle for me and I am forever grateful for learning this. Now my work is simply sharing the benefits of what I have learned (and continue to learn)along the path. Love peace blessings to all. Anand
How can the community best support you in your journey? (moral support, transition advice, fitness tips, etc)
To share your experience and be friends!
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Favorite Raw Food or Recipe?
A mango!!!
Interests (outside of Raw Food):
Meditation, dancing, making love, bush walking, surfing
Favorite Books or Authors:
Lord Of The Rings- Tolkein, Health at 100 -John Robbins, The Way Of The White Cloud -Osho.
GI2MR Oath: I promise to do my best to keep this community drama free. I will not name call or throw around personal attacks. I pledge to be respectful even if I do not agree with another member's opinion. When possible, I'll try to smile : )
Hey Anand we have met before ! Actually a few times, once at Byron markets, once at Dougs lecture in Sydney and once at the Vegan festival! Ahwell must have one a those forgetful faces ;-((
Dear Anand
Thanks for putting out the feelers! Unfortunately I'm not in Melbourne right now, I am living in Taiwan until around September, heading back to Melbourne in October. Hope to catch one of your classes then!
Peace
M
Wow, I love your vison to build an eco village. Go for it! Wow, thats great that you have the medical background and have gone raw - I will put out some feelers in Melbourne to see if there is any raw work for you down there. We are holding a class in Melbourne on Sunday July 27th 1pm - 5pm. Details will be on our website within the next 2 weeks.
Many blessings
Anand
hi anand! sorry to barge in on your gitmr profile but i thought you would be the best person to ask. i am moving back to melbourne in october and need to get a job so i can start saving up to build the ecovillage that has been resident in my head for a while. i would, of course, love to work in raw foods and was wondering if you know of anyone who might be interested in hiring me. unfortunately the only experience i have is as a medical doctor working in the western health system, i've never even waited a table or done retail! but i can assure you i could pretty much do anything. i know the universe will lead me where i'm meant to go.. but nothing wrong with a little propeller action right?
thanks :) and dude, you truly inspire. hope to attend one of your workshops one day!
peace
m
OMG
steamed? I needed a nutcracker to open them and it was really hard to get them opened. You think? My pristine lips touched something that was steamed>??
My grandmother turned me on to this one.
What about that little rock poppy segment in the middle that doesnt quite fit in with the rest of it?
Its beautiful though, 80's ruled the world of great sappy songs.
Writing is very healing for me. It brings out my soul and allows it to shine. Writing is beneficial in many ways. I will write more about this later. =)
Ive fallin for a couple of gay friends before myself.
No Ive never seen this video before, but Ill watch it now.
Wait, should I, or will I end up always thinking of the video every time I hear the song?
Not sure if I should watch it now.
We know the holiday season can be busy, with lots of parties and gatherings. Most of these events serve up sugary, artificial, and/or unhealthy foods making it especially hard to stay with a raw or vegan diet.
So, come and celebrate the holidays ...
I certainly believe you. I have just only seen them steamed or boiled at TJs so this is especially exciting to me that they have nice bags of raw ones to buy.
it was me being incredulous in a good way.