More of the
Same Greatness
Our walking
began where we finished the day before, at a beer store. There was pretty much
a repeat of the previous day in the sense that the early hours brought some
attention from motorists. This time some heavily accented New Yorkers pulled
over to wish well my pilgrim message. Frankly, that’s what pilgrimage is meant
to do – try to make a statement towards slowing down.
Our host
for the three nights, Rupa Vilas, did even more than he’s already done, which
included rising early enough to fix our small team with some breakfast. Then,
he provided us with provisions galore. In addition, he gave himself. Nearing
the end of my day’s quota for walking, he drove quite a distance to catch the
last mile with me on foot as a walking companion.
The day
reached 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Perfect. A walker’s paradise and as everything
moderately cooled down, Vivasvan drove Tre’von and I to a monastic retreat for
the night. It is known as an Ishan retreat. It’s a residence for nuns and
priests. This group enjoys the chanting of Hare Krishna while they concentrate
their life and focus on Jesus. There’s a willingness on their part to see
beyond the walls of religious institution in order to reach the more profound
state of God consciousness. Though Jesus remains for them the principal person
of honor, Mary Magdalene, his wife, is revered as their female divinity.
This
gracious group fed us after exchanging words and giving us a tour of a gorgeous
facility used for worship. Devotional mingling and as mentioned, residential
stay.
How kind
they are.
May the
Source be with you!
20 miles /
32 km
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