Speaking on disability
As a man with a physical disability Sailesh is an inspirational example of being able to let go of labels, and fixed identities projected by others. He speaks from a deep level on how everyone can reach their full potential. He is an inspirational speaker and brings a totally refreshing perspective to contemporary disability discourses – he has lived experience but he doesn’t articulate it as that – he speaks about how everyone needs to go beyond their body and mind to connect to their inner Source. ‘Lived experience’ is often premised on an identity as having a condition, disability, or role. He turns it around and says have you experienced life?
He is not only an inspirational speaker but an inspirational person. Earlier in 2019 he was recognised for all the community service work he does in the community with a Lilley Australia Day award for volunteers.
Examples of speaking topics:
-You are not your disability. So who are you?
-Lived experience or experiencing life – the choice is yours
– Meditation for people with disability – the freedom you are searching for
Sailesh is happy to speak on any relevant topic you would like your group or event to hear or learn about. Let us know what you are looking for!
Sailesh lived for 23 years as an amputee without the possibility of using a prosthesis. He experienced the trauma of two amputations and a hip replacement at a young age. He also overcame a life threatening illness with fierce determination and strength. These experiences grew his consciousness and ability to meditate at a very deep level, and he used these ancient practices to manage chronic pain and depression. He has reached levels of understanding beyond most able-bodied people and has been recognised as a Master by the meditation masters in India. He was recently fitted with his first prosthetic leg that he is able to practice with and is currently preparing himself for the long journey of osseointegration surgery, planned for 2020. His message is for everyone, including people with disability.