Tuesday,
September 27th, 2016
Toronto,
Ontario
Introducing
Santosh
Santosh,
twenty-three, is a young student of history who just came to Canada. He’s here for a three month stay at the ashram while attending classes at York
University. He is from Surinam and has
never ever been in a metropolis before.
When
someone new comes to the city, my way of giving them the keys to the city is by
introducing him/her to the streets and trails.
Thus
far he is liking the city and I wish him well in his studies. His stature is tall, but he carries a humble
disposition. He has the facial, pious
look of a demigod and is most helpful.
I’ve engaged him in multiple tasks that are of a more physical
nature. In fact, I would say he’s a rare
kind who does everything with a healthy attitude.
I
realize it’s important to not overlook him with everything that needs
doing. That would be a burn-out
program. A recipe for disaster. A new person can be very vulnerable, and when
people who have services in the temple ashram
require help, as in “Can you help me lift this, or carry that, fetch this,
fetch that?” such assistance can really stack up.
I
guess one of the reasons for my showing Santosh the better walkways is so that
when he needs his time off and privacy, he can then know where to go. His taking a break will be legit.
If
you are reading this entry Santosh, please keep in mind the importance of
balanced out-put.
May
the Source be with you!
5
km
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