Sunday 13 February 2022

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Aurora, Ontario

Warming Up

I had a feeling that we broke some ice in two ways. Fresh snowfalls are rather regular these days, with some thaw occurring at intervals. This is the recipe for ice formations, which you might feel tempted to creak at the surface of a water puddle. Whether we clear the windshield of snow or smash ice this is a reality of early February in our part of the world, and you live with it so you learn to love it.

To people who gripe somewhat about winter, I just like to say, “Stop complaining. You are the one that’s cold. Just warm up to it. Be warm. Warm up to the cold and the cold will warm up to you!”

In a second way, we broke ice more socially. In our province, restrictions are lifted for covid. I took advantage immediately by accepting an invitation with a household in Aurora, which is north of Toronto. The home is actually more of a mansion and after a grand tour of the place we indulged in the most splendid meal. My favorites were on the menu – asparagus and Brussels sprouts.

Sweeter than food is mantra and that’s what we swam in for a good hour by the fireplace. While the magic of snow was all around and crystally icicles hung from the eavestrough on the extension of the house, we experienced only warmth through prasadam, warm to the tongue, with mantra providing warmth to the heart, and the firewood, all lit, giving comfort to the body.

May the Source be with you!

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