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At times we may feel lost in a world which is full of such atrocities. We may ask ourselves, "The problems seem so large, what can I do about it?". When I heard of the injustices in the world in my early teen years, I, as many do, felt confused and overwhelmed but never hopeless. I wanted to make positive changes in society, but how does a teenager go out in to the world and make a difference? I was soon to realize the power I have in me, as we all do.
I became a vegetarian when I was 7 years old. The idea of eating animals was abhorrent to me. I could not believe that people actually ate living creatures. Many people came down on me for my decision, but I persisted and stood up quietly. Nonetheless, this was a wonderful lesson for me and certainly the commitment and will power that I developed during those years has carried me through When I was 16 years old, I met someone who was to have a lasting affect on my being. He was my high-school teacher. He believed in me and my vision, which was all I needed to believe in myself and in my inner strength. Together we started an animal rights and environmental organization in our school which served to inspire countless individuals.
One experience that had a profound affect on me, happened shortly after I had begun my activism. I was asked to do a presentation on animal rights in front of the whole school! How could I get up and talk to 2000 people! They would surely laugh at me and what I had to say. Despite my fears, I thought that if I could just touch one person in the audience then all my effort would be a success. Before I got on stage I prayed, "May I be the voice of the voiceless, and may the animals spirit speak through me." Immediately I felt a presence with me and I mustered up all the courage I had and walked up on stage. I could not believe that after the presentation I received a standing ovation. People were actually cheering! After that experience crowds of people approached me and told me how they had been inspired and had started to change their lifestyles. I was deeply touched and understood that one person could make a difference!
Thereafter, I have been involved in many organizations for animal rights, environmental, and social reform. I am currently executive director of Compassionate Living, a non-profit organization through which we serve to inspire and motivate people to live a compassionate lifestyle. Our main focus is education. We go into schools, churches and various organizations to teach individuals how to live with ahimsa. We cover everything from what you eat, wear and buy, to how you think, act and communicate in this world.
One of my most favorite pastimes is eating. Consequently, I enjoy teaching people how to cook healthy, organic, vegetarian food. I inform people that one of the most dramatic and positive changes you can make for your health, for all creatures, and for the world is to adopt a plant-based diet. I love doing this because many people want to change their diets, but do not know where to start. When they can see how wonderfully tasty and fun a plant-based diet can be, they inevitably want to eat this way. Due to the fact that there are so many harmful and toxic detergents and soaps, I also market cruelty-free environmental products. It is so important that as consumers, we use our tremendous buying power to support ethical and environmentally sane companies. Together, we can have a huge global impact.
Sangeeta teaches workshops on compassionate living What I Am Up To ...Worldfest 2000:Our latest! It's extraordinary! It's fantastic! It's a lot of fun! Check it out at www.worldfestevents.comEducate to Liberate:We go into to schools to educate youth about environmental and animal rights issues facing us all.Stop the Zoo ExpansionThe San Diego Zoo is looking to expand. They say they want to do it for the animals, but in reality they are building a 5 storey for-pay parking lot and more food pavilions. It is all for the bucks and we intend to stop it!Mc DonaldsBesides the 5 Billion served, Mc Donalds can also take credit for the billions and billions it slaughters every year. Help us let people know that this company exploits its workers, children, kills innocent animals and of course kills us!Stop Genetic Engineering of FoodsWe are asking Monsanto to stop tampering with our foods. They are coming up with new Frankenstein type foods made from genes from bacteria, viruses, animals and…. You guessed it – humans. Pretty soon they want to make cannibals out of us!Compassion is the FashionWe are letting people know that wearing dead animals isn't cool anymore, it's actually very cruel. The fur industry is crumbling and we'll keep knocking the foundations until the millions of animals waiting to be killed for fur can run free. Animals are not fabric!Personal Ventures..Catering ServicesI an now catering vegan foods for parties and other celebrations.Cooking ClassesI teach a variety of cooking classes including Raw Foods, Desserts and How To Raise Healthy children classes.Environmental ProductsI market the CAERAN line of household cleaners. They are not only cruelty-free, eco-friendly - a little goes a long way!EducationAlong with my activism work I am a full time student pursuing a degree in Environmental Leadership.More Events ...Here is the San Diego schedule for August 1999. More information on individual events may follow. August 5 - The long awaited PETA vs. Hunters show will air on Comedy Central in San Diego on Thursday, reportedly at 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. August 8-10, PETA Circus Banner
"Hang", times & places to be announced. Let me know if
you would like to participate. August 11-15, Protests - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, at the San Diego Sports Arena (Hwy 8 East or 5 to Rosecrans, West on Sports Arena Blvd.) "This year, the greatest showmen on Earth present the world's only living carousel, a performance involving athletes, acrobats, elephants, ostriches, yaks, all dressed in elaborate costumes. If that's not enough, you'll also be dazzled by animals, tumblers, acrobats, human cannonballs and, of course, clowns." Ringling Bros. website Wednesday, August 11, 7:30pm Circus protests will be held prior to all nine performances beginning one hour before the scheduled show times listed above. August 15, The Ark Trust presents the 2nd Annual 'Party at Sea,' Marina del Rey, 5-10pm. Celebrities, Silent and Live Auctions, Live Band and Dancing, Gourmet International Buffet, Casino and More. $100. RSVP must be received by August 11. E-mail or call (818) 501-2ARK. August 20 - Meeting - California State Advisory
Committee on Human Cloning August 21st and 22nd - Protest against Burlington Coat Factory - The Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade and Last Chance for Animals are spearheading a campaign to get Burlington Coat Factory to stop selling fur trimmed coats. Coming in September: The Poway Parade and Rodeo Weekly Animal Rights TV series, brought to you by Compassionate Living: Time Warner Channel 16 - Fridays at 11:00pm - New Day & Time! COX Channel 18 or 24 - Thursdays at 11:00pm Weekly anti-fur demonstrations: Sundays 12:00pm - 1:30pm at Fashion Valley (Hwy 163 at Friars Road W.) Please don't shop at the Fashion Valley Shopping Center (and all Saks and Neiman Marcus stores) while they support fur sales, and for their bullying tactics and unconstitutional attempts to infringe on the public's free speech rights. Fashion Valley is owned by a huge insurance company with hundreds of shopping centers across the country. Their oppressive restrictions on free speech, if allowed to continue, will spread and negatively effect the rights of all Americans.
Classroom Presentations: Contact Compassionate Living (619-246-1462) or me for a presentation at your school. Your participation will help animals. For more information contact me at |
