Friday, June 15, 2007
I see lots of flying objects each day. Black flies and horse flies attack humans (me in particular). Dragon flies are plentiful and have on their menu mosquitos and black flies. There is also the occasional eagle.
An ancient text, the Bhagavatam states 'jivo jivasya jivanam.' One living entity is food for another living entity. In this sense nature is harsh. Two days ago, Mike and Toni told of how they saw a hungry eagle swoop down upon a pair of loons. One became captive and a gruesome drama ensued. The loon had no chance and the surviving loon, the mate, lamented excassively for two years at Klotz Lake. It is a well known fact that most birds are partners for life. Wouldn't it be nice if humans would follow this pattern a little more?
I met Mario who moved to Hearst to find his father after his parents seperated over twenty years ago. Prior to that he never knew his Dad. I expressed that social discord is so common and suggested we always take spiritual shelter.
I also met a man from France who recently settled in Canada. He found it unique to find a man in robes carrying an umbrella (for the sun) on the highway. We talked. There were other inquisitive motorists.
Doug and I took a dip in the Kabinagami River after I completed 35 kms where, to our surprise, we didn't see one black fly. The water was very refreshing and there was a nice breeze in the air which really cooled us off after such a hot day.
At dusk, Yovany and I accidently came upon a Cancer Walk Event in Hearst. We thought, "Why not participate, show our support and make friends in the town. We found good down-to-earth people. Not pretentious.
44 kms
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