Wednesday,
August 10th, 2016
Cleveland,
Ohio
Returning
Things
Now
that the walk is put to rest for the time being, it is a matter of tidying up
and putting away, or giving away (as gifts) some of the items that were part
and parcel of our paraphernalia meant for the travels.
At
an evening sanga (gathering), I gave
away some literature for good reading, a stockpile we had left over after
sales. The group in Cleveland was really
fanciful by the offer of Steven Rosen’s book “Christ and Krishna.” Rosen is one of my favourite authors and the
book is excellent. As I was passing them
out, I received donations, against the printing costs anyways.
One
of the items we were to return back to its owner, with whole-hearted obligation
and appreciation, was the Honda van which we named Vamana. Rene is a true sweet-heart
for lending it to us over this period of two and a half months. We wanted to return it in as mint a condition
as possible. This entailed internal and
external cleansing. Mandala did a great
job with that. A rear window was
replaced by us after someone had bashed that area and snuck inside while we
were parked in Des Moines, one night. We
also gassed up, and Mandala and I went
to the Lube Shop for an oil change.
This
last item was a good experience in terms of the thorough, friendly nature in
which the auto crew handled themselves.
As said, they were friendly, and concise. And quick!
I was inspired.
“Now this is the way
a spiritual organization can be managed,” I thought. And if I could add, the tone of empathy in
dealing with clients/congregants/seekers could be added.
May
the Source be with you!
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