Toronto, Ontario
Nick and Choices
Nick was my ravine companion today.
“What an awesome serenity it is!” I said to him trying to stir a response.
“Absolutely, you forget what it’s like because we’re always in the city.”
Before we embarked on this evening trek, Nick was a little apprehensive, “It’s going to be quite dark, isn’t it, Maharaja?”
“Not really, the snow lights up the way.”
During the entire trek, we saw not a soul in the ravine, until what appeared to be an apparition, a dark and hazy image of a human who then separated into three. There it was, heavily clothed, and out of the form manifest two dogs on either side of this woman, leashed by her hands. Funny thing was, when we got about two arms lengths close to her as we stuck to the tight trail, she, the dog owner, appeared more spooked of us than we were of her.
I swear to God, they were our only encounterees on the trail. It contributed to the shanty (peaceful) nature of the place. It was such a far cry from the quick encounter Durjoy and I had on Yonge Street the night before, right outside a strip joint. Two young men were just initiating a brawl. There were foul words, shouting began, then the breaking of a beer bottle as a lethal weapon. It was Kali Yuga in full swing. This is not what you are likely to see in a natural ambience which is so passive. We kept walking on hoping to report to the police. No luck.
If we have a choice towards a passive or passionate life, and we do, why not act smart? Make the right decision. Don’t let anger block the intelligence.
May the Source be with you!
7 KM
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