Aurora, Ontario
Warming Up
I had a feeling that we broke
some ice in two ways. Fresh snowfalls are rather regular these days, with some
thaw occurring at intervals. This is the recipe for ice formations, which you
might feel tempted to creak at the surface of a water puddle. Whether we clear
the windshield of snow or smash ice this is a reality of early February in our
part of the world, and you live with it so you learn to love it.
To people who gripe somewhat
about winter, I just like to say, “Stop complaining. You are the one that’s
cold. Just warm up to it. Be warm. Warm up to the cold and the cold will warm
up to you!”
In a second way, we broke ice
more socially. In our province, restrictions are lifted for covid. I took
advantage immediately by accepting an invitation with a household in Aurora,
which is north of Toronto. The home is actually more of a mansion and after a
grand tour of the place we indulged in the most splendid meal. My favorites were
on the menu – asparagus and Brussels sprouts.
Sweeter than food is mantra
and that’s what we swam in for a good hour by the fireplace. While the magic of
snow was all around and crystally icicles hung from the eavestrough on the
extension of the house, we experienced only warmth through prasadam,
warm to the tongue, with mantra providing warmth to the heart, and the
firewood, all lit, giving comfort to the body.
May the Source be with you!
3 km
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