Houston, Texas
Man Without Arm
I took a gamble and tried walking down the
street to my accommodation, a long block from the temple. That was a mistake. Inflammation increased in the left foot and
redness from the infection was enhanced.
I did go for a blood sample as well as X-rays. Diagnosis is yet to come. While in the
waiting room, the inauguration of Donald Trump was being broadcast on the
screen.
The person driving me, Krishna Krpa, a
lively human with a bhakti heart,
mentioned that the same broadcast was on all channels.
“Really?” I said, and I meant it.
What really boosted my spirit, was that
short but sour walk which I risked my health on. A hydro truck was parked on
the side of the street where two workmen were doing repairs to the hydro lines
above. One of the fellows was missing an
arm; let’s say half of one. From his
right shoulder down to the elbow, he utilized what was there, while the
complete left apparatus acted in full swing.
He was moving a cable and wrapping it around his intact arm. It was done with such expertise, I think he
could probably do just about anything; even in his sleep.
“How’s it going?” I asked him.
“Great!” I think I heard him make a happy
whistle.
“Mr. Upbeat.
Mr. Nothing Gets Me Down,” I thought. “How about, Mr. Life Is Wonderful?”
His spirit reminded me of my Dad, and more-so,
my guru, Srila Prabhupada. It’s those
kinds of people who inspire.
May the Source be with you!
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