Toronto, Ontario
Souls Everywhere Interested
When walking by the Christmas
trees in Yorkville, Toronto, I was contemplating on how responsive people were
in Cuba during our recent week-long visit. Their nods, smiles and, “Olas” are
endearing, but I should not fail to neglect the many tourists from Quebec,
Ontario and other designations, also showed receptiveness.
For instance, as our group at the
resort in Varadero were waiting for our airport bus, a person by the name Vince
came to us with the greatest curiosity. You wouldn’t think that a general contractor
like him would be keen. I must say he was so genuine. He’s from a town called
Brockville in Canada. So, now I’m back from the tropical trip and on the
sidewalk, turning a corner, in a cooler zone (but no snow around) and I
experience the same kind of curiosity and welcome.
“Hey, Walking Monk, how are you?”
I turned my head to see a fellow who’s been greeting me like that for a decade
or so. I responded, of course, and as I did a young African Canadian, who heard
the exchange and was nearby said,
“So, you are a monk? What do
monks do? You were talking and I thought monks don’t talk.”
“Monks most definitely talk, and
they walk too.”
My new friend had a ton of
questions and I suggested she might try being a monk for a weekend. Something
to consider doing for folks who demonstrate interest. She said she’ll consider
it. It goes to show that spirituality is big on the rise and it’s at home.
May the Source be with you!
5km
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