Tuesday, 5 September 2017

Monday, September 4th, 2017

Kit Carson, California

Where There’s Smoke There’s Desire

Smokey the Bear has been indicating to travellers, campers, cyclists and the rare walker that the danger of forest fires is at an all-time high in the area.  In fact, the town we are approaching, Jackson, is reportedly receiving smoke from several directions.  Both in the U.S. and Canada many trees, grass, buildings and people have been under threat this summer.  Strange, when back east there’s an overdose of water—rain.

I met a man today who has read the Bhagavad-gita.  He loves it.  He also asked what I get out of all the walking.

“Humility, appreciation for nature and life.  And seeing that Krishna is in all things.  Let’s say, I'm going in that direction.”

I met Ted from Idaho.  He’s a musician, a singer, a guitarist.  He told me he’d write a song about our meeting.

One man, collecting firewood, noticed me.  “Hey, I like those clothes.  Are they comfortable? … I’m a Satanist, by the way.  I also adore Shiva, Lord of destruction.  When the world goes, he’ll come to dance.”

A local couple also took interest.  They offered a ride.  You know the answer.  They expressed they’re having difficulty to have a child, so I offered them a blessing—fertility blessing, I guess you could say.  They really appreciated it.  He did mention, “I’m trying to keep out of jail.”

There were other people who showed love through questions.

I had walked today under the sun, the moon, the clouds and smoke.

May the Source be with you!

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