Colakreek, Suriname, South America
TBC: Taking Care of Business
At Colakreek, there are these sections in
the creek where you swim in spring-fed tea-coloured waters. Situated about an hour’s drive from the
temple where Brhat and I are staying, we were lucky to be the only ones there
as recreationists.
How can I justify some relaxation while
having quite a portfolio to live up to?
Well, to answer my own question, I need the chill. My leg muscles are as taut as trees in the
resort. Some exposure to heat, to water,
and to sand is my big craving. It’s my
second day of this type of rejuvenation.
It’s just necessary,
The body is a guru and it tells you what to
do. Mine’s saying, “I need the elements
and the human touch.”
Santosh (20), who was the bright boy to
bring us here, had also given a good hour of leg massage. There are so many tension points along the
thighs. I really needed help from this
guy and he delivered. I’m so grateful.
I truly believe that my day was balanced to
offset the recreation. Sadhana, my chanting, some studying,
some writing, and to top it off, some teaching at the end.
Followers of Krishna bhakti turned up for an evening presentation. I indulged the crowd in two texts and ended
in a discussion on morality. This one
word “morality” follows me every day.
Beyond the fun in the water today, the sun, and the relaxation, the
thread that I always mentally zip-line on is what is right and what is
wrong. I’m not saying I’m a grand
moralist in practice, but I’m quite busy measuring the moral or dharmic scale all the time in my mind.
May the Source be with you!
3 km
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