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Why I keep talking about Permaculture....

2012-08-19T13:44:00.000-05:00

I think I now truly realize how the application of permaculture principles

into our lives is the key to not only happiness, but health, freedom

and possibly even future survival in the next few centuries.

Sure...we can buy veg and fruit at the market,

but standing in the middle of your garden,

surrounded by life that has been co-created by your hands and heart,

is something that just can't be labeled with a upc code.

It goes so much deeper than healthy food.

Its about the deep connection to the sacred through the cycles of life.

Its about true freedom...self-reliance, and knowing that you are HEALING

your personal spot on this very special planet we call home.

Permaculture and the planting of FOOD FORESTS

will save the earth and feed every Earthling many times over.

By converting unused or formerly monocropped lands,

we can establish perennial food forests that will

feed us, save us money and energy compared to growing monocultures,

and make our world a much more magical place.

I truly feel that it is the answer that can make everyone happy.

Permaculture Coffee

2012-07-17T06:18:00.004-05:00

I was recently in Brasil and had the great opportunity to visit

an organic coffee plantation 3 hours north of Sao Paolo.

Walking through the forest, while being surrounded by coffee berries

was truly an experience that made my soul sing. Its hard to describe.

Enjoy the video...

check out their work at www.fafbrazil.com

Grow Paradise TV...

2012-06-08T20:00:00.001-05:00

Sometimes I take time off from videos...now is NOT that time.

I have so much footage from the past 6 months,

and I just now have the time to start going thru it and making some good vids.

Here is the new series...Grow Paradise TV! The time has come.

Please enjoy and share! Thank you!!!

-Anthony

Growing Paradise in Cape Town, South Africa

2012-04-01T14:19:00.000-05:00

Rarely do Americans end up in Cape Town.

Its a great place, with a reputation that may scare away some

but overall an extremely pleasant place to be.

I was there for 6 weeks, and although I was flown out there for modeling,

a main personal priority was to plant a food forest out there for

my new social initiative, "Grow Paradise".

It can be found at www.growparadise.com.

My talks and my writings have shifted from Raw Veganism

to more ones more based on Permaculture and holistic living in general.

I feel that this approach is not only more realistic and sound,

but can actually attract the masses and keep them excited about

this new lifestyle and an entire new way to view life.

Raw Veganism is extremely exclusive. Let's be honest.

Few people in our society would subscribe to it,

and perhaps its because they really shouldn't or at least don't really have to.

So Rawmodel.com will keep having posts on it,
and will still have the youtube channel of course,

but the passion and the mission is Grow Paradise.

Soon I will be getting tote bags and organic t-shirts for this,

and will also be selling seeds and other related items again soon.

Its a huge year for everything, and because the story is so perfect,

I was able to help get this Cape Town Food Forest off the ground

and it all happened on Valentines Day. Too cool.

Enjoy the video - and please spread around if you'd like!

Im funding this with my own money and generous donations from others,

so even $1 or $5 helps! The "tip jar" is right on the main page of Grow Paradise.

There is a project happening in Harlem in a few weeks,

and I will be speaking there on "Career Day" April 4th about my story

and how eating healthy, exercise, and green living has helped my career.

Projects and Retreats happening soon in Minnesota, Utah, Hawaii, New Jersey,

Arizona, Florida, California, and so much more.

Ill be speaking in London at the end of June as well,

so definitely stay in touch on FB.

(www.facebook.com/anthony.a.anderson)

and

(www.facebook.com/GrowParadise)

Big year...keep spreading the organic garden/food forest vibe!!

MindBodyGreen...5 Ways to Create Paradise on Earth

2012-04-01T10:51:00.002-05:00

I did a post for MindBodyGreen.com awhile back and recently reread.

Check it out if you havent read it yet! Good solutions that you can take this weekend!

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-2895/5-Ways-to-Replant-Paradise.html

It should be GROW Paradise...replant has a negative connotation to it in my opinion...

like we have to "fix" something...we are into full positive mode with GROW.

Much love! Keep spreading this spirit!!!!

-Anthony

Ron Finley's Urban Food Forest

2012-04-01T10:37:00.001-05:00

Ron Finley...the man understands.

Bless him and let this message spread like those seeds!!!

Schoolteacher Camden Long is growing paradise in Orlando, Florida

2012-03-08T09:33:00.000-05:00

My new friend, and Partner in Paradise, Camden Long

has taken co-creation into his own hands and decided to plant

a food forest in the apartment complex he lives in.

He asked his landlord if this was possible,

and luckily he received the go-ahead.

His direct action is so noteworthy...he just went for it.

No townhall votes, no petitions...just planting paradise.

We need many more like this young man.

He is a teacher in Orlando, Florida, and has seen first hand

the need for REAL food and the paradise lifestyle in the

community he lives and works in.

This is where we will see the change.

Signing online petitions is fine, and useful,

but things that Camden, myself, and many more are doing is what

will really create the change that sadly so many politicians hollowly promise.

Here are some pics from last Sunday...

Camden and I planted about 10% of his total number of trees purchased.

Trees he purchased HIMSELF. The man just went for it.

He is taking this vision much further as well.

Incorporating it into a school project and applying for grants,

his goal is 25,000 fruit trees in Florida.

Keep your eyes on this young man!

The inspiration is spreading.

Creating Heaven on Earth. It is possible.

One of the papaya plant gods...just waiting to be planted.

Why yes...thank you.

A busy little girl just doing her thing...feasting on apple nectar.

Divinity is proved with this flower.

More than just a friend...a mentor...a provider...a classroom...

Camden grabbing some bags of Mushroom Compost to add to the sandy soil.

A little goes a long way!

Camden chatting it up with the kids that were instantly

curious as to what we were doing.

We didnt have permission to film them or take pictures,

(signed permission slips are being created for Camden's

fruit tree planting party this Saturday) but it didnt matter..

we were just in the moment...enjoying every second with our little friends.

Laying out some spots for the goodies...

Camden enjoying the view...giving some good energy to Ms Papaya before

we planted her into her new home...sending that energy is critical!

And me...doing the same...show love to the plants always.

They give us SO much and really ask for so little in return.

Grow Paradise is a proud supporter of Camden and his project.

If you are in the Orlando area this Saturday (March 10, 2012)

Please attend this get-together.

Here is the event on Facebook -

http://www.facebook.com/events/294442233957072/

Here is the address -

7567 Sun Tree Circle Orlando, FL 32807
There will be signs, and giveaways too!

From 11am to 3pm!

Thanks for doing what you do my friend!

Here is a vid from Grow Paradise's recent project in South Africa.

Spread this inspiration far and wide! Thank you!!!!

Please check out Grow Paradise as well for more updates and videos!

We are creating organic t-shirts, stickers, tote bags, and will be selling seeds

to raise funds for more of these food forests. We also glady accept any donations

to help get these projects moving. Keep growing paradise...its what we are here for!

Cape Town part 02

2012-01-23T15:40:00.002-05:00

The beaches here are really great...massive boulders abound.

Its a little too developed for my taste, but they did it

pretty well and its probably the prettiest beaches

Ive seen with houses nearby...if you could call those "houses" haha.

Thank goodness for Woolworths...

They are one of the few places offering clean food.

I often go there everyday just for fun.

I'll usually eat one bag of this per day...

which isnt actually all that much, but greens are great.

Anyone recognize these?

AKA Incan Berries?

Touted as a major superfood in the states and Europe,

they grow everywhere here and are basically just a sweet

version of the tomatillo. I love them...I eat these with my yogurt.

R17.99 is about $2.50 - works for me!

And yes...the good grass fed dairy. This chunk of goodness

cost me about $3...dairy is tricky...you gotta go for quality or

otherwise you should really just skip it. Too many questions marks.

I even harvested my own seaweeds and mussels on the beach the other

day and incorporated them into my scrambled eggs.

What would that go for at a restaurant?

Being involved in the harvesting and then preparation

and finally the enjoyment of eating it...it really all makes

it come full circle. I wonder if other people would even dream

of eating the seaweeds that cover these (very clean) beaches.

There is kelp EVERYWHERE.

When I see it for sale in the shops back home after this

I'll remember how people pile it up here and have it taken away lol...

Values...so different. Im telling you though...the people here could

really use those sea veggies...its a grain-potato based diet for sure,

and besides the young people, you don't see too many fit people.

I try to go to the beach at least 3 times a week..often walking home

past guava trees and busy restaurants.

I see everyone eating in the restaurants and it makes me kind of bummed out.

I don't like eating out alone...honestly Id rather just make it myself.

But when you see people eating out and having fun it definitely

does look appealing...Ive made friends here but its different.

Maybe im embellishing it all in my head.

Perhaps a wild-food meal at home while watching discovery channel is

in fact a richer experience...maybe they both have their upsides.

I recently found a garden that Grow Paradise will be able

to help as well...they are a group of people living on the land

in the suburbs in abandoned buildings...they are technically squatters

but they have been there for so many years. They want to garden but

the willpower has been lacking. There are olive trees and fig trees there,

so Im thinking about putting in passionfruits, more figs, and whatever else

is more native or at least drought tolerant. Thats the beauty of the trees,

they grow so much easier than tender veggies.

People think they have black thumbs when it comes to gardening,

but the fact is that they are growing very temperamental plants!!

More to come....

Cape Town...Part 01

2012-01-16T07:56:00.002-05:00

Cape Town is really a fun city...Im enjoying every single day here.

The Sunsets are amazing...and the beaches are absolutely

loaded with life...so much kelp and seashells.

The seashells actually replace the sand. It goes to show what

nature can really do if humans let her.

Just a little exercise update.

I've been staying at home each night after sunset

to make dinner and then work out.

I watch National Geographic, The Discovery Channel,

BBC, and The Home Channel

(Some South African Version of HGTV)

and work do push ups and sit ups.

I havent been going out to eat much.

I mostly cook at home.

What have I been eating?

Biodynamic Yogurt, Sardines,

Sunwarrior Vanilla Powder, Coconut Oil,

Avocadoes, Cape Gooseberries, Kerrygold butter,

and nori sheets I brought from home.

There are lots of good places to get groceries though.

Its a very low sugar diet - and it WORKS.

Ive had very little fruit, and honestly I just dont want much

of it besides the occasional mango or papaya.

For Groceries, my favorite is "The Wellness Warehouse".

If you are ever in Cape Town...GO THERE.

This is Camps Bay...its LOVELY.

The 12 Apostles are the names for the peaks

behind the beach...I can only imagine all the good springs up there.

White Hibiscus! So pretty. Perfection really.

This is on the way to Camps Bay...Lots of people out at the beach

on a Sunday but what a view! I walked at least 5 miles and every

second had good scenery.

This is the yogurt Ive been living off of!

I mix it with Cape Gooseberries (Inca Berries)

and its just great.

And its biodynamic! Jersey Milk too...so better.

And since its fermented, no lactose!

Perfect food...really. After years of vegan, I wish I would have

been open to this much earlier.

And check out this find!!! My friend Sephira gave this to me!

AMAZING! Probably the coolest wild food product Ive seen.

Im looking for more and will definitely bring some back for friends!!!

Much more to come....you would like Cape Town for sure...

it feels safe, its pretty, and the people are nice.

There are still remnants of racism here in a way...mostly just class based now.

Too much poverty leads to people putting up electric fences all over their property.

If the leaders and citizens only realized that we must ALL be abundant.

If only one group is, that is just as bad for them as the group facing lack.

We must all together Grow Paradise here...then there will be no need for locked

doors and closed hearts...2012 is the year to make this happen.

Up next - Boulders Beach - Wild Penguins and Wild Goji Berries!!!

Punta Cana December 2012

2011-12-25T13:40:00.000-05:00

I would have thought that by now finding coconuts and other wild edibles

would have become mundane...I was so wrong.

It still makes me so happy.

Being grounded on the wet sand and connected

to the energy of the planet is so healing.

Get barefoot and work out your toes.

Mine are finally spreading thanks to the vibrams and more barefoot living.

I wouldnt really go back to Punta Cana...it was beautiful and the

beaches were really nice, but there are so many other places to see in the world.

The magic just wasnt there like I thought...it could have been because

of where we stayed or the overall atmosphere, but it was still a

wonderful place to disconnect and enjoy the fresh wind of the ocean

and way more fruit than Ive eaten in many many months.

I brought back some passion fruit seeds so Ill be offering them

through the Grow Paradise Newsletter...sign up if youre interested.

When we got home, I was SO excited to drink springwater again.

I can't begin to explain how nasty bottled Reverse Osmosis water is after you've

had nothing but springwater for months and months.

We have it so good here. Never forget it.

SPAceforwellness

2011-12-15T13:41:00.004-05:00

I sat in the sauna for 30 minutes with my ice cold bottle

of spring water from Cold Spring Harbor and then had my massage.

I love it when places have Saunas...its such a treat and I always

try to take advantage...the heat relaxes my body before

the massage too so it really adds to the whole experience.

I met Dr Joe (founder of the SFW) thru Organic Avenue

and he invited me to have a chat with him over some fresh

coconut water...I found him to be a really down to earth guy

that is truly a warrior for healing and clean eating.

He asked me to write an article for them, and I gladly agreed.

It can be found HERE.

I did a quick interview with Dr Joe that I am working on now,

and it should be up in a day or two.

So if you are living in NYC or are going to be in the city anytime soon,

I'd highly recommend visiting this oasis in the concrete jungle.

You'll completely forget that youre in a city.

I loved the "no shoe" policy too! Genius!

They can be for at 122 E 25th St btwn Park and Lexington

and their phone number is 212-460-0001. Give them a visit.

Their main site can be found here.

Thx again Dr Joe!

A Walk in the Woods

2011-12-07T11:54:00.022-05:00

I've been really busy with consultations lately,

and although most are via phone or skype,

more and more are becoming in-person consults and

once in a great while these moments take you to special places.

It was a foraging/green lifestyle kind of consult.

However, being December, I was a little anxious about what we would find.

Sure enough though - the stars aligned and we found so much abundance!

Check these oyster mushrooms. Perfection.

All the rain and wind created so much mushroom food...they are thriving.

There were loads of stinging nettles too.

I was picking them through my glove and I still got nipped.

The tip of my right index finger was tingling for at least 12 hours.

Turkey Tail....again, perfection.

With the evening light, they were glowing.

Look up the power of Turkey Tail...especially for destroying breast cancer.

Here, a primo flush of oysters.

The understory of food forests and any orchard/garden should be

loaded with spots like this...It was a joy to see.

We saw someone riding a horse earlier in the walk,

but then we saw this horse and buggy coming closer quickly.

I took a photo just because it was such a rare site to see these days,

especially 45 minutes from NYC. (Not counting Central Park of course).

A group of four, and who was at the helm?

David Rockefeller. Um...DAVID ROCKEFELLER?

He waved at us as if he was our cheery old grandfather.

I couldnt believe my eyes.

It was so abrupt, so unexpected, and so out of place.

Turns out that he lives in the area and obviously enjoys

taking the horses through the woods in his free time...

Now, from what Ive heard about Mr Rockefeller...

well...organizations like the Trilateral Commission,

The Bilderberg Group, The Council on Foreign Relations,

and the now infamous Federal Reserve Bank of NY come to mind.

Many people think this guy is pure evil,

and here he was, just a fragile small-statured man,

waving at us as he was riding his horse and buggy through the woods.

One minute ago I was picking oyster mushrooms in the forest,

now Im looking "Mr Illuminati" in a horse and carriage? What the..?

This is how some people greet him -

Mr Rockefeller is accused of some nasty stuff,

but would it have made sense for me to yell something mean?

Honestly, I was in pure shock when it occurred,

but had I wanted to actually yell something out,

it probably would have been "Grow Paradise David!"

"FOOD FORESTS! ECO-VILLAGES!"

I will always think the "Food Forest" term will sink into

anyone's heart once they hear it and they grasp its potential to help us.

But again, I was half shocked and half scared.

I mean...if you watch some of the related youtube vids

as I have in the past, you wouldnt take a moment like that too lightly.

Yet, it amazed me how casual the four of them were.

It was so surreal to say the least.

We wondered through the back paths of Blue Hill at Stone Barns.

This was once a part of the Rockefeller property,

and now it is a beautiful place to eat very expensive local + organic food.

This is how we all used to eat for eons. Local, lighty processed, organic food.

We have to bring this model back to the everyone though...

Its a beautiful place of course and roaming the property is amazing,

but the food really shows the value in growing our own and

making our own food with love...its beyond priceless!

And its just so wonderful how affordable it all is when you

take on the responsibility and do it yourself. Its a win-win for SURE.

A bit dark, but you can see that even in December they have lush growth

and covercrops going in the garden...nothing sadder than an

empty garden in the fall....people usually stop gardening after september

for no reason! Kale, Collards, Arugula, Beets, Spinach...tons of greens...

they all thrive in the fall weather and with care they never have to stop.

They had bees too...its a fun place to visit,

and if you dont want to visit the restaurant,

there are gift shops and places to get small treats I think.

They color the boxes to help the bees see better...

never thought of that but it sounds good to me!

Aesthetically though...I love a nice unpainted wood for my hives.

Here were some of their cows.

This was kind of sad, because although many of the cows

were truly on pasture, some, like these, were just in muddy

enclosures eating dried hay in the feed troughs.

Who knows when these cows will be consumed (eeks!)

but they certainly werent eating fresh green grass right there.

I would hope that those cows better be eating

the freshest, ocean mineral enriched, biodynamically grown grass possible.

Again...it shows the value of doing things ourselves.

Maybe they bring these cows on pasture in the spring before

butchering, but for me this wasn't really exciting.

Even the pigs they had...just roaming around in mud.

No grass or tubers or wild greens.

Just think of the amazing quality produced

when you raise animals and plants yourself...its hard to match.

So what was at first a consultation about foraging and food forests,

turned into quite an afternoon...

Its all about being in the flow and letting the lessons come your way.

The teachers are everywhere...

the mushrooms on the logs, the pigs in the mud,

the old billionaires driving their horses, and especially the sunset.

There is magic in every moment...

open yourself to it and see how it starts to flood in!

BTW - My consultation page is HERE - contact me for those

and also for setting up food forest clinics in your neighborhood.

The time is now to start planning!

-A

The Hybrid to Feed us All

2011-12-02T09:21:00.011-05:00

This system heals the Earth.

It stops erosion, safely holds rainwater, and keeps the ground cool.

It requires no energy on humanity's part to keep it running.

If the system is large enough, it actually produces rain.

However, many people believe that this cannot feed the hungry masses.

This system destroys the earth.

It hurts the soil, creates erosion and desertification,

and requires endless amounts of energy to maintain.

However, this system produces large amounts of food.

Whether that food is appropriate to eat or not isnt a concern

for most people...mainstreamers just think about numbers.

When I see these fields, I see desert. I see former forests.

This system, which is a hybrid of the two (but far more benign than #2)

is the answer and will feed the planet while healing it at the same time.

http://www.patternliteracy.com/127-seeing-the-garden-in-the-jungle

This is a great article from Toby Hemenway that will lay a good

foundation for the next few lines. I highly suggest reading it.

There is always the argument:

We need forests, but we also need food. Fields give us more food.

(Do they? If yes, at what cost?)

What is sad is that we have come so far from what makes sense.

What is joyous is that we have the answer now.

The Food Forest. A consciously designed forest

that is loaded with highly productive varieties.

The Food Forest secures water,

prevents erosion, provides shade and protection to the soil,

and it feeds us quite nicely without much energy needed.

The biggest goal we are facing is the shift from monoculture fields

to polyculture forest garden systems. Its already happening all over

the world, and the sooner we can turn the second picture into the third,

the better off EVERYTHING will be.

A forest that FEEDS us. That is what we need.

Very similar to the idea of the Garden of Eden.

Now why haven't our leaders (government, religious, cultural)

ever proposed or implemented this idea?

Is there something that they are keeping from us?

I know its all about efficiency and money.

But luckily when the cheap fuel starts running out (and it is obviously)

we will be forced to resort to systems not reliant on tractors,

combines, spraying machines, and transport to ship it all far away.

The food forest is the obvious answer for our future.

Just keep spreading the term "Food Forest".

That word is imprinted with white magic and when people hear it,

something deeper and instinctual arises within their hearts.

Keep talking about it. But not overbearingly.

Casually mention it at work.

Tell people that you're thinking about planting a food forest

in your backyard. Tell them that you heard about it on TV.

It will resonate. There is something about those two words.

It will um..."plant a seed" in their mind and get things moving.

We can have food and forests covering out blessed planet.

There is no need for any lack, and poverty, any struggle.

Food Forests are the answer to every challenge we face.

The Vanilla Pumpkin Smoothie (or pudding)

2011-11-29T18:46:00.002-05:00

Note - this version could be raw or cooked.

I honestly believe that especially with root veg and squash,

using eat to extract more nutrients is a good thing,

and raw really isnt optimal for this kind of dish.

However, Ive done it, and with a vitamix it turned out well.

The amounts can vary depending how thick you prefer your smoothies.

1-2 cups of squash, pumpkin, or sweet potato. (Preferably cooked)

2 scoops of sunwarrior vanilla warrior blend.

1 tbls of cinnamon

1 tsp of nutmeg

2 cups of water

1-2 vanilla beans if you have them.

I added some sweetleaf vanilla stevia drops,

but the sunwarrior powder already had stevia

and coupled with the sugars from the baked squash or sweet potato,

it wasnt really needed to be honest.

I blend it all, and enjoy.

I get the spices from Mountain Rose Herbs,

and the Sunwarrior stuff can be checked out HERE.

One of the best ways to enjoy thanksgiving leftovers!!

A Walk on the Beach

2011-11-25T10:41:00.001-05:00

I was in Fort Lauderdale recently.

I was filming episodes of Sunwarrior TV,

and despite the cloudy-windy weather, I had a really good time.

The Sunwarrior folks have what it takes to get people (especially guys)

to start thinking a little more about the food that they eat.

They have a great team which Im proud to be a part of.

So while I was there, I ran on the beach quite a bit.

I did it barefoot so i could get the electrical connection to the Earth

and also to get the good sand between my toes to help spread them out more.

I would listen to audiobooks or some peaceful music and just

enjoy the super fresh ocean air. Despite being so close to the Atlantic

here in NYC, I just dont feel like we get that same kind of air.

Maybe its all the um...cars? Likely. Anyways...

The beach is nice, but there is a decent amount of litter.

I just couldnt deal with the sight of it, so I started picking it up.

For hours I would powerwalk up and down the beach and just fill

up grocery bags with so much litter. How could people not care about this?

So as I was doing this, I made a discovery.

This little guy was washed up on the beach.

Still alive, but gasping. It wasnt pretty.

Since he was a blowfish, picking him up with my bare

hands didnt seem to be the wisest of choices so I hunted

around a bit and found some useful litter - a plastic shovel.

I scooped him up, took a pic, (or 10) and put him back in the water.

So beautiful right? I could feel his soul while looking in those eyes!

So yes...I flung him back into the water, but after another 10 min

of picking up trash, I found him again.

This was a bad sign. He was done. I gave him a second chance

thinking that maybe he was still healthy but got washed up

accidentally by the waves, but in reality...his time was up.

He just sat there and gasped. I couldnt just walk away from his suffering

or pick him up again to throw him in the garbage to slowly die.

So I did what every mature person would do -

quite sadly and savagely I found a rock and put him out of his suffering.

What would you do in this situation? Could you do the same?

I just couldnt walk away so as to avoid the pain of killing him.

I had to do what needed to be done, and that was to finish his pain

and send him onto the next chapter of his existence.

Hopefully he is a baby shark right now.

Not a pretty sight, but it had to be done.

Im sorry little fish.

I then carried him away and placed him in the bushes so

maybe some birds could eat him...it would be a shame to

put him in the trash and rob the ecosystem of his body.

Good to keep it all in the cycle.

I felt sad, but it had to be done.

I then went back to picking up more trash.

Look what I found...big shards of glass! I was just running on this beach

and there were little kids nearby playing...how could this be?

I would think that the residents of the area or even the hotels

across the street would pay people to do sweeps and clean it up.

There was so much crap...it wasnt like coney island of course,

but it was an eyesore and it saddened me that people could

1. Put up with it and not be bothered enough to just pick it up themselves

and 2. Put trash there to begin with. What a spoiled treasure.

Now I was thinking...how much money it would take to pay people

to just do what I did. Or to organize a volunteer group to get people

together to go "Clean up the Beach!" It would be such an ordeal.

T-shirts would have to be made, flyers, non-profits would have to be funded etc.

Such a hassle when simple direct action by a few people would fix it all.

Its so simple. Thats the beauty of it. It doesn't take much of anything.

One person, all by himself picks up loads and loads of trash

on a stretch of beach in Florida. In a few hours I did what would have

taken weeks to organize. Board members would've needed to vote on

proposals or permits would have to be made hahaha...such a joke.

If you get anything from this, it is this -

Direct action by just a few people accomplishes more

than tons of money and people combined if

their hearts are in the right place.

If you are powered by source, you can clean beaches, plant forests,

feed the hungry...it goes on and on really.

So...as I was doing this, I had a visitor.

There were regular-looking pigeons all over the beach.

Looking beat up and foraging for food.

Yet, this single white little angel came over to me and said hello.

It was the nicest thank you I couldve asked for.

Maybe it just thought that I had food lol...

but none of the other pigeons came near me like this one did.

And for the final revelation...I saw a man walking along the beach

with a metal detector. Looking for buried treasure I suppose.

The irony was that the REAL treasure was the pristine beach

he was walking on. Not some stupid coins or jewelry.

Here I was walking along him picking up trash,

while he was strolling along looking for other leftovers.

The real treasure is unspoiled nature. This fellow was walking

on a goldmine, while looking for coins buried within it.

Could he spend his time enriching the real treasure instead

of searching for quarters and pennies to pay his cable bill?

Remember this...the real treasure is nature.

Not man-made ANYTHING. Its all fleeting and its all a distraction.

Direct action will save us.

Petitions may delay negativity,

but for true positive co-creation, direct action always gets the goods.

No committees, no permits, no headaches.

Get out there and make the world a better place!

One little stretch of beach at a time...it all adds up!

Is the college dream a joke?

2011-11-24T11:53:00.003-05:00

I want you to watch this first.

I went to a state college, so my yearly costs

were about $3000 a year.

I didnt know what I wanted to be yet,

so i just went through the process and got the degree

in business marketing. Honestly, it was the biggest waste

of time and money. Knowing what (I think) I know now,

I feel that the whole college degree chase is a total scam.

So whats the (REAL) answer for these graduates?

Frankly, I would say get whatever job you can,

and SAVE as much as possible.

Then buy some land.

Then plant a food forest.

The food forest shouldnt cost you more than $2,000.

Then build a small home or buy a yurt or tipi.

Then...live the paradise garden lifestyle.

Growing your own food, having nearly zero expenses,

and eventually making a living selling your produce

either online or in person.

The key is setting up a life like a semi-retired person.

What traps people is the mentality that they need a big house

and all the um..."trappings" that come along with modern life.

In reality, we now know that basically with an small laptop

or even a smartphone and a camera/camcorder we can create

online content and communicate with the outside world just the same

as if we had 20K worth of high tech gadgets and big ol' fashioned desktops.

Simplify, simplify, simplify! - Henry David Thoreau

Simplification is the biggest gift you can give yourself.

Breaking the spell that you need this or that to be content.

Ive been on both sides of the spectrum.

Because of my job, Ive been in some of the most posh hotels on the planet,

and Ive lived in a tipi in the cold Minnesota springtime in whipping winds,

and for some reason, I felt more REAL and authentic living in that tipi

and waking up in my forest garden every morning.

That tipi cost me $2,000 US and hoepfully Ill have it for decades.

No payments, no rent.

I could fit a queen sized bed, a kitchenette, and a futon in there

and it would be totally perfect. Again, simplicity. Why make life so complex?

Its complex enough...why overburden ourselves with all the expenses?

Because I have to fit in somewhat and because very few women

would ever EVER want to actually live in a tipi, Im sure I would have

to upgrade to a cute little cottage or a pre-fab eco home,

but again, the key is keeping it small and simple.

I dont want to be inside anyways.

I want my main LIVING ROOM to be my food forest.

This is the mentality that will free all those poor graduates

that need to hack away at the chains of their debt.

I feel so bad for them because now due to their debt,

they have to find a job that pays relatively well and instead

of using that money to buy their freedom out right,

they are using the money to slowly unlock themselves from the

iron grip of debt slavery. Its super lame and I hope anyone

who is in high school reading this will think LONG AND HARD

about biting that bait and getting hooked in.

You are free spirits on this Earth to create and play...

not to pay off loans and settle for one week vacations every year.

Please do not settle for so little.

Become organic gardeners and sell your extras.

Have workshops and classes on your property if you need to fund

some getaways, and look to take a holiday in places

that can be enjoyed for months in the winter, not just a week or two.

Life is short. Kind of. Its a long time to suffer from mediocrity though.

You have been given the gift of life in a human body,

and if you dont take advantage of it, perhaps you need to start from scratch

and become a vegetable again. If you see yourself as an angel here

to expand and explore, the idea of sitting around in an office and

watching the hours slowly tick away

(so you can pay off your debt and rent an temporary apartment)

TRULY doesnt even seem reasonable, yet even POSSIBLE.

Id rather live in a tipi. Honestly.

Deprogram and clean your hard drive.

Mast Brothers

2011-11-23T23:14:00.002-05:00

Last year when I was with Blackbird Naturals,

the cooking channel came over and did a feature on us

for their chocolate episode.

One of the other companies featured was Mast Brothers.

When I saw the episode I got good energy from the guys,

but hadn't yet tried their stuff.

Lately, Ive tried it. And it has totally blown me away.

The complexities make any other organic chocolate Ive had

seem so bland. I was a big fan of the Trader Joe's Organic Dark and

now that stuff seems like a sad joke.

True, Mast Brothers isn't exactly inexpensive, but when you watch this video,

I think you'll have a good appreciation for what they are up to.

If you see them in a store, I would recommend trying it.

Even at $8, think of it as a nice treat for you and a loved one.

Its so rich that half will usually satisfy you. Both. Seriously.

Its making me rethink the whole raw cacao thing too.

Is the raw bean really that much more magical?

Why can't I get flavor like this from a raw bar?

All due respect to the raw chocolatiers out there,

but there is really something to say about roasting those beans.

I wonder if they ever did a stone grind with raw beans instead?

Has anyone that bought a Raw Food World stone nut grinder

ever thrown cacao beans in theirs?

Try it for yourself and see if you can taste the difference.

My favorite is the almonds and sea salt version.

We just tried Black Truffles and its ok, but not like the almond one.

Anyways...food for thoughts...raw or roasted?

The magic is DEFINITELY in that Mast Bros Chocolate...

The Greater Good...Please Watch!

2011-10-31T14:47:00.003-05:00

This is the Trailer...

I realize now that I cant embed this...so click the link to watch the film!

I just saw this wonderful video and I can't recommend it enough.

Its so well done. Its about the Vaccine battles going on in the US.

PLEASE...If youre a parent or know parents of young children,

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HAVE THEM WATCH THIS.

Parents of young girls (for the gardasil vaccine) need to see this as well.

Everyone really. This affects all of us.

Many would say its just big pharma trying to make money,

but cant they make money without killing people?

I can't help but think something more insidious is going on.

Have they gone too far down the road to turn around?

Those poor souls...the ones trapped in the diseased minds

of the people that work for those companies...

I send them love because they need it so much.

Making a living off of this, when the evidence is so clear.

Ok...my two cents...enjoy the video and PLEASE share.

I think this is only available for another week,

and after that it goes on sale at Mercola.com for $10, which is a bargain.

Cheers and blessings! Heavy metal DETOX!

Read more about this movie on their site HERE.

Forget buildings that crumble...

2011-10-27T21:42:00.002-05:00

“Trees are the best monuments that a man

can erect to his own memory”

–Lord Orrery, 1749

The Grow Paradise Newsletter

2011-10-27T20:16:00.004-05:00

Through these years of writing and experimenting with this site

and even with my life, I realized that a few actions will very

likely fix all of the problems we are facing both as individuals

and as a collective whole on this planet.

I realized that the answer is to create paradise gardens for our families.

To eat from them, to raise our children in them,

to LIVE and LOVE in them.

Early on I thought that the answer was for everyone to go vegan.

This was a naive and uneducated viewpoint, and I feel that the bigger

issue is far more than diet, its about the lives we choose to create.

I am starting an organization called "Grow Paradise".

The site will be up soon, and I just launched a newsletter.

This is all about positive solutions that are fun and even easy.

Solutions that will get us on the fast track to living vibrant and

completely bliss-filled lives on this planet.

I truly believe that this is our goal as free-willed humans.

We have to merge Heaven and Earth.

Imagine what your paradise lifestyle would be like.

Really think about it for awhile.

Do you see...

Little kids running around?

Paradise gardens dripping with fruits?

Birds singing and bees buzzing?

Being with your loved ones and creating art and life every day?

That is what I envision at least.

I see a world where we can choose to do whatever we want.

Where all our needs and wants are provided for.

Growing our own slices of heaven and supporting companies

that produce healthy and conscious products is how we are going

to make this happen. The tide is turning. People are seeing the truth.

The Grow Paradise Newsletter will be a weekly affair and will

dish all the goods like recipes, new videos, freebie offers,

and just lots of fun ideas about making this planet HEAVEN again.

I'll also cover ways to make our bodies primed for thriving.

All the methods I've been using these past years to keep things optimal.

So please join me...the sign up is on the right if you're interested.

Pass along the good ideas...it is the ONLY way we will make a safe landing.

These are the keys...these are fun shifts that will make it all happen.

Much love always...thanks for all the support!

-Anthony

Episode 1 of the AA Show - A GREAT intro

2011-10-04T08:42:00.002-05:00

I feel that this intro to the AA show really breaks down

what Im up to - my food forest plans, my day to day life,

and whatever else...I highly recommend watching it.

If youre interested about my ideas for growing paradise

with the Food Forests, please contact me!

I have great resources to help you get started.

The more of these growing the faster we will get to our goal.

Many blessings and just DO IT! Plant those food trees!!!

Enjoy - let me know what you think!

Mercola interviews Ronnie Cummins about GMOS

2011-10-03T14:47:00.003-05:00

This is BIG! BIG CHANGES COMING!

SEND GOOD ENERGY AND SUPPORT TO

THESE LIGHTWORKERS! THEY ARE DOING IT!!!!

Two Masterpieces of Frederic Back

2011-09-27T07:41:00.007-05:00

Two Works of Frederic Back...

Both so enlightening.

Both truly masterpieces.

One shows the destruction that many men can do.

One shows the pure positive creation that one man can do.

I highly encourage you to see them both.

They are both wonderful and need to be shared with all.

The man that created these drew every single frame including

the backgrounds...tens of thousands of drawings to show us such

powerful stories...you can purchase his whole collection on Amazon HERE.

He actually drew 200,000(!!!) drawings to create

"The Man Who Planted Trees!"

The Mighty River

(The Story of the St. Lawrence River over the past 400 years)

The Man Who Planted Trees

(The story of a man in France who planted a forest with his bare hands)

The Man Who Planted Trees from Max Urai on Vimeo.

(low audio...you might want headphones for this one)

An important lesson here is the power of consciousness.

One conscious man was able to do SO MUCH positivity.

It took tens of thousands of unconscious men to pillage the St Lawrence,

but it only took one conscious man to create a forest.

Think about that...the power of a conscious soul that is active.

It greatly outshadows the unconscious destruction that may surround

some of us...but just know how it lies within you...always.

Whenever a person is ready to assume the task of co-creation,

the Universe sets up support systems to make it manifest.

Every time.

These works have come back into our lives for a reason.

Ive said it before, but it needs repeating:

I FULLY believe that we have come to this planet to bring

Paradise back again...to turn Earth back into the Paradise Garden it was.

People may get esoteric about why we are here...humanity's destiny.

They might say that we are here to fully explore ourselves

on the physical level and hopefully reach enlightenment one day.

Some will say that its a test...a time to prove ourselves worthy.

The beauty of this is that if we choose to turn Earth back into the

paradise garden it once was, all of these things and more will be achieved.

I feel as if its a PREREQUISITE. That we need to act and co-create

before we can philosophize about why we are truly here.

Again...grow the paradise around you...the paradise that Earth WANTS

to be again...the Earth as we found it...it is time to reconnect.

Hail Merry!!!

2011-09-26T17:28:00.033-05:00

A masterpiece in chocolate - Merry's Miracle Tart.

www.hailmerry.com

I just received a big order from HailMerry.com...oh my.

OH. MY.

When I picked up the box at the agency, I didn't quite know what I was

getting myself into...I knew it would be good, but not like this.

Treats! And a t-shirt too...what a bonus.

Here are the products that came...I need to pace myself here haha!

Nice shirt too! Super comfy...

Salt & Pepper Sunflower Seeds...Dad would LOVE these.

Lemon Grawnola...

Cherry Almond Hemp Grawnola...this is already eaten as I type this!

Chimayo Chile Pecans...I had to hide these from myself. Seriously.

Chocolate Macaroons...in a world of dry and flakey macaroons,

these are moist morsels of pure chocolate plumpness.

The vanilla ones are just as good...moist and super tasty.

Macaroon-y goodness.

Orange Rosemary Pecans

Lemon Thyme...such good flavor combos!!

Orange Cranberry Grawnola...so perfect.

And now...TART TIME!.

Meyer Lemon!

Persian Lime! What??? Too good to be true.

Keeping it REAL - Chocolate!

Chocolate Mint...wow.

And now...the masterpiece so far.

Chocolate Almond Butter...

I can agree...this tart is the rightful winner.

This was just too good...thank you Hail Merry for really bringing

the goodness..I could feel the positive intentions in this food

and it was better than I could have even hoped for!

A little cherry-almond hemp grawnola in some coconut creme...

Look at those chunks! We like it chunky!

Support this company! High vibes! Hailmerry.com!!

Episode 12 - Andrea Cox on the AA Show

2011-09-22T08:26:00.004-05:00

In this episode, Andrea Cox joins us to discuss

her dietary story, life, colonics, exercise, and much more.

All her tips and tricks for looking her best as well -

some Id never heard of.

Its a great interview...thanks so much for being a guest Andrea!!!

Check her site out at www.thehealthyhaven.net -

She is holding classes in the southern california area as well,

and will be releasing a new book too. Cheers!!