Somenos, British Columbia
Meeting Norm
To get to this lovely town,
located on Vancouver Island, you take a ferry from the mainland and sail to
Nanaimo, then drive for 30 minutes. The arctic factor appears to have hit the
island with snow flurries for the better part of the day and night.
At the home of Gadadhar and
Manoharini I met Norm Thompson, 66, who came to our program of “Tales from the
Trails.” Due to the imposing storm few people turned up, but it was Norm, who
was determined, regardless of the weather, to see me. Recently, he had both
legs amputated. During work he was electrocuted at his legs. Five months ago,
he obtained bionic limbs. He tells a bit more of his story.
“I was 380 pounds. I became a
couch potato, and would sit, clicking channels to watch TV. When I lost my two
legs, it was a wake-up call. I decided I had to change my lifestyle. I now
weigh 200.”
Norm went on to explain about his
dieting and exercise. He is now an active man, and is Mr. Positive, believing
in God. He was thrilled to hear about our coming to his hometown, and to hear
us and observe what a group of us do in the bhakti yoga realm. He
listened to my stories of walking the trail and partook in eating the delicious
entrées prepared for the evening. He made a vow to do some trekking on the
island to the tune of 300 km, after the snow thaws out. He asked for my advice
on the project. I expressed to him, “Have a support person, call the media,
arrange for healthy food and good sleeping at night. Do a lot of appreciative
prayer when you walk.”
May the Source be with you!
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