Category Archives: The Evolution Diaries

Amplify the ‘Beat’

Amplify the ‘Beat’

Well it’s that time again. The new ‘Theme‘ has arrived!! “Wait. Theme? Shane, what theme? What are you talking about?” Aaah. For those of you who are new to Dare To Evolve: – Here’s the premise behind it: What’s Your Theme? – Here is last year’s theme as an example: Unleash the Gifts After about… Continue Reading

Don’t Lose Another Moment!!

Don’t Lose Another Moment!!

I spent the afternoon writing the latest blog post “Healing the Heart Starts Here“, only to arrive on Facebook (to post it there on my page) to a streaming feed of outrage, sadness, thankfulness and disgust. First and foremost, my sincerest thoughts and prayers to the families in Connecticut, USA and Chenping, China. As a father of… Continue Reading

Healing the Heart Starts Here

Healing the Heart Starts Here

Everyday, we see suffering in the world around us. War, corruption, poverty, prejudice, fear, anger and so on. And with all the unfortunate focus and exploitation by the media of that which is excessively negative, it can often seem as though the heart of the world is broken. With no hope of mending. “What could I, little old… Continue Reading

Why a Plant Based Diet Could Change the World

Why a Plant Based Diet Could Change the World

So why exactly DID I go from a primarily Paleo diet to a Vegetarian/Vegan one? Good question. Because there are of course many reasons out there to do so. Well lets touch on a few major ones that are commonly expressed: Empathetic – not eating meat because of current, commercial meat production practices which sees animals suffering through… Continue Reading

(Giveaway) Transitioning to a Healthy Diet

(Giveaway) Transitioning to a Healthy Diet

One of the greatest obstacles to transitioning into eating healthier are… the healthier diets themselves! Often times the extremes presented on the best eating practices to lose weight, build muscle, increase energy and clear our systems of chronic health issues are just that, too extreme. Not too extreme in and of themselves, but rather to… Continue Reading

From Paleo to… VEGETARIAN?!!

From Paleo to… VEGETARIAN?!!

That’s right! I’m a VEGETARIAN now! I used to eat meat. Now I don’t! I consisted primarily on a Paleo Diet and then just like that, BAM! No more! I’m not struggling, I don’t have cravings! No looking back!! YEAH BABY!!! BAM! BRING IT ON! YOU WANT TO EVOLVE?! DO IT! JUST DO IT! NO MORE TIPTOEING… Continue Reading

Just the Tip of the Iceberg?

Just the Tip of the Iceberg?

Perhaps we were never meant to determine or define the mark we are to leave on this world… Perhaps the pre-conception of what we think we ought to be or want to be or deserve to be plays as a thick fog. Beautiful and mysterious, but in the end only obstructs our view and slips… Continue Reading

Weight: Armour or Cage?

Weight: Armour or Cage?

As some of you may remember, 3 years ago, I challenged myself to undergo a major physical transformation. I’d never needed to before, yet was in the business of assisting others to do so themselves. I wanted to better understand what one goes through in the process, so I could be more effective in my… Continue Reading