what a combination... and they all come rolled up in this one man, damien mander, ex special operations unit sniper for the royal australian navy - now avid environmental and animal rights activist and founder of the international anti-poaching foundation (iapf)
the following video is 'doing the rounds' at the moment... i first read of it on the free from harm blog where the author of the article, ashley capps, states...
"I’m always grateful to come across stories of men whose own struggles with received ideas about masculinity and violence have led them to confront, and openly challenge, meat’s grip on the male psyche. How does a self-described extreme meat-eater and former hunter, for example, a professional killer with the words “SEEK AND DESTROY” tattooed huge across his chest, become inspired to stop eating animals and devote his life full-time to animal rights and wildlife conservation?"
want to know the answer to that question? well, with so many sharing this i felt compelled to share his powerful message too, and to introduce you to one of the most inspiring men i have listened to in a long time - damien is a rivetting orator and watching this will be 12 of the most incredibly mesmerising minutes you could imagine - believe me, this is 12 minutes well spent!
oh if only there were many more damien manders in this world - who knows, perhaps this will be the inspiration that will allow others to look into their own hearts and find compassion, search their own psyche and find wisdom... perhaps this will help some make the connection, understand the truth of speciesism and the need to fight for justice for all...
Good news and inspiration can't be overstated or passed forward too many times! Thank you for being the kind of person who appreciates his message and for advancing the power of his wisdom!
ReplyDeleteproud women, a friend sent me this clip of a toddler who doesn't want to kill animals to eat them. Have you already seen it?
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too true bea - and thank you for your kind and encouraging words...
ReplyDeleteand yes parlance - i had already seen it - the video has been widely shared amongst the vegan and non-vegan online communities alike... little luiz is an inspiration - i can only hope his young insight is encouraged and not quashed!
oh, i need to get back to blogging soon...
Right you are, Bea. And yes, if only there were many more Damien Manders in this world. Very interesting read.
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