Burnaby, British Columbia
Reading What Nature Says
A fresh snowfall descended recently and has
blanketed the surface throughout most of the province. Nature, it seems, speaks
to us all the time. With the whiteness of snow, the message is “be
introspective,” “be pure,” “be still,” “be calm.” When spring comes around the
message is “move about,” “clear the space,” “dance and sing,” “stretch,”
“grow.” When summer rolls in I hear it saying “take in the sun,” “relax,”
“swim,” “play.” And when autumn ushers in it says “breathe,” “eat,” “sleep,”
“smell,” “work.”
For all the seasons, walking should be
consistent – of course. Nine devotions are not a bad idea for any of the
nature’s passing.
Today, however, was a rainy day, so it is
time for indoor stuff, including planning. I spent a good seven hours in a
conference or board room and there I sat, still for the most part, on the phone
until the scheduled meeting with members of the NTC, new temple committee.
Yes, indeed, a new temple for Krishna has
been conceived for Burnaby. The old one has lost its sense of functionality. A
gorgeous good facility is being urged on and a Mr. Navin Malory, with origins
from Fiji, is the chairperson, while two professional sons and their glorious
wives are involved in plan-making. Others are included, such as Manu, the
temple president. It’s a community and you feel like the four seasons are
sitting around the conference table with good brains in motion.
May the Source be with you!
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