Flashes in the Night
At long last the summer has come as we usually know it – hot and somewhat humid. Sunlight hours are not the most conducive for hiking up and down streets. You wait until nighttime when it cools down or take to early morning strolls.
The city is teeming with energy. Very close to our ashram, movie lovers are filling the streets for TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival. It’s a big one.
It would be so nice, had there been the same passion for spirituality. I believe the film industry and media in general, has done a fairly good job at downplaying the soul searching culture. I say this sarcastically. Exposing faulty habits by spiritual leaders has become a preoccupation. There is some validity to this, however. Our own guru would take the time to express what he felt about bogus people in the dress of religious garb and status. People we sometimes refer to as ‘bhogi yogis’.
At the same time, reporting should be balanced and highlight benefits of personal discipline and expression of humility. We generally hear about the bad apples, but why not talk more about the good apples. Yes, the balance of presentation is weak.
We glamourize the night life of people in fancy dress, people we call ‘stars’. They drive around in limos and take to parties. They often enough detour fans with their sensuous lifestyles and rocky relationships. They are not always the best role models. It’s really a lot of tinsel flashing in the night. What society needs is a boost of wholesome direction.
May the Source be with you!
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