Friday 8 April 2022

Monday, April 4, 2022

Rosedale, Toronto

One Day

On our brief walk, through residential Rosedale, our walking team of Gabriel, Mahadeva, Annapurna and I noticed one interesting thing that gives life to people’s front yards. After the season of snow leaves us, there grows this galanthus plant, commonly known as snowdrop flowers. They really do look cheery. And also droopy. They resemble the tulip but the petals, are white and bent over at the neck in a rather sad or at least humble pose.

You know, it really was the first time I noticed them. They are practically the first flowers to peek out from the ground in the spring.

Our walking continued through Ramsden Park, where there is this dilapidated tree trunk, still standing, with guts rotted out. Someone took the liberty to incorporate a magical village within its belly. Count Dooku is seen zip-lining through the air.

Pedestrians come this way regularly and stop over to take a glance at any new features presented by the creator of this charming sensation.

Further on, our group met a young seeker sitting on the grass. His name is Connor, from Hamilton. He’s 23 and has been reading the Gita. I would consider him a “free spirit.” After a few minutes of chatting with him, we decided to invite him to the temple ashram, offer him prasasdam, and then attend our 7 pm kirtan followed by my weekly Zoom “Gita Chat.” I gave him enough money for a decent night’s rest in a motel of his choice. He’s been sleeping in the park the last two nights. I believe in him, and that’s why I’m helping him.

May the Source be with you!

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