Oshawa, Ontario
I arrived early at Durham College’s room where Rick conducts his classes. I sat down waiting in the room with just a few students who are also early and who had made themselves comfortable along the classroom’s edge. As the trickling in of students trailed on, there was a continuation of gravitating to the outer seats where they opened up to their individual computer gadget or book. Book? Yes! Surprise!
Rick came in. It’s
always great to see him. By now, the
middle portion of the room filled in.
Rick gave the intro to the students about the guest speaker and
mentioning about my pilgrimages across countries. More so, he wanted me to speak about the
Krishna culture. I was to convey how Krishna
devotees theologically see the world through our lens. Whether we accept or reject other paths to
the absolute. What do we as a group
struggle with amongst ourselves, and how do we solution this? There were other points he wished me to
cover.
They were a good group of students, really attentive, and
especially so when I began to speak about our challenges in recognition of a
divorce rate that should and could be lowered within our community. I mentioned that we started to give
attention to the problem, “Faith and family should run together relatively
smooth.” I explained that secularism and
materialism have imposed a major shakeup to the family unit. In other words, I was taking a strong
position for spirituality being a major component within relationships. “Spirituality is supposed to build up your
sensitivity, tolerance, patience, love, and togetherness.” It has been observed that many people take to
the spiritual track to gain stability in their lives and that by partaking in
community activities aim to achieve enhanced harmony. We all need a good support system.
In any event, questions came. Time spun by very quickly. I was just about to do a demo on the drum,
the mrdanga, and then to chant, but
the hour zipped by in a flash and the next guests came in, two young male
members of the Mormon Church. They were
absolutely amiable. We exchanged handshakes
and words of goodwill. Of course,
spiritualists should support each other and not see each other as adversaries,
even if from a different denomination.
May the Source be with you!
6 KM
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