Toronto, Ontario, Canada
For many people across the globe it is "inner"-ventory time, a check list of what's personally in stock, good and bad. New Year's resolutions are expressed openly or reserved as private commitments. We review and renew vows that are hopefully doable. It is a very personal thing.
My own personal vows have been in the making for some months now. Like some brew that had been steeping - herbs, leaves, spices and essence, certain wishes have been on the simmer cooking up, anticipating the conversion into something practical. First, you desire, then plan, then put into action.
The success of trekking Ireland this last summer gave me the inspiration to test other nations' soils on foot. I have Guyana in mind as well as Fiji and maybe New Zealand, as sponsors have come forward to have me in those countries for teaching. Time will allow for the walks while I'm there.
Signs of encouragement are out there to insert the message of bhakti, devotion. For instance after an exuberant drumming and chanting session on New Year's Eve held at Old City Hall following the count down to usher in 2009 to the explosion of fireworks, a tall native fellow came up to me to express, "You guys did really good getting everyone to sing and dance." Earlier in the day, a CBC television interviewer came by the temple to ask what particular way will followers of Krishna celebrate.
"What is the goal of life?" he asked additionally.
The encouragement is on. So resolutions may be flying. We just have to make them land.
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