Sunday, 27 February 2022

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Rosedale, Toronto

Get It Right

One of our temple/ashram staff was going at the last parking spot outside our building; picking at the snow and ice. With a mild nine degrees Celsius, elements that lie hard and cold were now transforming, and now that a thaw had arisen there was a chance to regain a spot so that enthusiasts with cars have a chance to poke inside and see the gorgeous deities of Krishna, if not pay a visit to Govinda’s for a palate-and-tummy gratification.

We are meant to transform personally. That is our human right. I thought about that word, “right.” It has many connotations. If we talk of people with a right-view on issues it can refer to ultra-conservativism. If we refer to “lefties” or “left-wingers,” we imply extreme liberalism. (Neither are appealing to me). In general, personal transformation and evolution arises more from the middle-ground.

Extreme positions taken on issues are often blinding. From a central point it’s easier to see both positions. In other words, left is not right and right is not right. Right? In many traditions, “rites” of passage indicate change, growth and transformation. A rite of passage can refer to stepping from boyhood to manhood. I hate to say it – a lot of boys these days stay as boys. There appears to be a missing link in what is supposed to be an evolving dynamic.

My simple introspection on the matter is that we should make our mark in life by striking it right. Do not evade the obvious. Humans must strive to transform and go inward.

May the Source be with you!

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