Wednesday 5 October 2022

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Queen’s Park, Toronto

Green Spaces

I was showing Vallabha Hari new locations for any future strolls he may wish to take. He is accustomed to taking the main through-fares. Little did he know that there are marvelous tucked away green spaces beyond the brick and mortar of buildings. If one ever takes a flight that soars above the city of Toronto, they will find a 17% green cover. That’s not a lot for trees, shrubs and grass but it’s something. With the current craze for new condos coming up, it could threaten the spaces of calm. Another trend, though, appears to ensure greenness with park benches and relaxation spaces preserved. A city should always offer comfort and more flowering areas with low maintenance, year-round ever-greens make for pleasant places for meditation.

Wouldn’t it be nice when all this interspersed space will become popular japa and yoga areas in addition to these localities being dog walking spaces?

Our walk in these apparently hidden areas were an eye-opener for Vallabha. Don’t be surprised to see more skunk sightings and raccoon hangouts. That actually happened on our stroll.

Before that evening trek my one class for today was via Zoom and based on the Bhagavad-Gita, verses 13.14 and 15. They describe the qualities of the Supersoul, God within the heart. Personal features of the absolute on the level of paramatma are all pervasive. It is very interesting. That’s the way many of us feel about green being present everywhere.

May the Source be with you!

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