Ramsden Park, Toronto
On My Way
On my way to the park on Roxborough and neighbours were setting out their weekly garbage for the pickup tomorrow morning. While two routine individuals gave a smile, the second person, whom I’ve never seen before asked, “Is your temple open yet?”
“This Sunday we start for set hours!”
“That’s good,” said the friendly woman.
In general, the public would like to see movement and activity again. The spirit is “Let’s get back to living; something like before.”
Now I found myself at the Paul Hahn Piano place, again, at a comfortable bench.
One couple came up to me, “Do you have a minute?”
“Yes, of course.”
“How can I be more calm?” asked the woman. “Like, I get angry. How can I deal with it?”
I began to explain, “Usually, anger arises from deep attachment to an object, a person, or a concept and because we stubbornly clutch onto this something and are unwilling to let go or detach ourselves from this object, then emotions arise. It’s best to accept that things are as they are. We don’t need a battle for everything that comes along. We just cannot change everything. Be content with what you have, then anger will subside, and you become more peaceful.”
The couple was grateful. They continued walking with more to think about.
May the Source be with you!
2 km
By Mahatma Dasa
