Dallas, Texas
Have Life
The packed room of the newly renovated Sanctuary had reached that capacity to delight in our drama, “Blue Mystic”. Unfortunately I failed to achieve such numbers in joining me on a follow up walk. One of the actors, however, Jagannatha, took up the offer. For him it was the first trek on the Santa Fe Trail. We committed to one hour of walking. We also made a vow to chant japa on our beads, while keeping our eyes and ears open. What did we see or hear or smell during this nighttime walk?
A stationary cyclist, a young woman with cigarette in mouth, was taken by surprise as we came from behind. It was not our intent to spook her. She rode off in a huff and a few puffs. Jagannatha and I were left to wonder what issues might be there in her life. Or, to put it in a slightly different way, “What drama is she going through?”
There was also a man who couldn’t walk a straight line. Alcohol? Most likely. We were sure that he has some drama going on as well.
On this same Santa Fe Trail, our third pedestrian to come within our purview was actually a confident walker, that was refreshing. The fourth traveller on the trail actually crossed the trail and did so in haste. He was not human, he was clearly a fox, gorgeous tail, four legs and all. Does he have a drama? He’s probably out for groceries, checking out what else lurks on smaller four legs.
All souls that you meet on the trail of life have some story. Most are trying to make some sense of the world. When we contemplate, it shows we have a life.
May the Source be with you!
6 KM
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