All fruits come from flowers. Sitting here in...

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All fruits come from flowers. Sitting here in the sun on the balcony facing the beach and the sunset. I reflect on my gratitude for so many blessings. I give thanks to the challenges I’ve faced. I suffered mental illness and crippling addiction. I am an alcoholic, a drug addict(OTC), a sex addict, a weekly bar room brawler and street fighter, and someone that once derived pleasure and a sick satisfaction from contributing to harm to the most innocent children on this earth. I even allowed myself to be convinced I was a hero. I left the US Navy in Nov 2009. Can’t tell you how much sea life I’m responsible for destroying or how many people have been hurt by being a part of this. I would never have ever imagined that simply taking the first steps away from violence and towards living a vegan life would open opportunities and experiences such as caring for orphans around the world, helping to start a non profit to help people with disabilities to enjoy ocean sports, helping so many people to reduce their own suffering and in some cases reverse terminal illnesses, and so much more... as I also connected deeper with people in my life as I connect deeper within. Dig deep. Then dig deeper. The treasure is there. It’s in our gratitude. #raw #vegan #baandadachildrenshome #accessurf #gersoninstitute #wearelegalshield #health #wellness #finance #cancer #navy #alcoholic

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