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!
3 km
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