“Each time dawn appears, the mystery is there in its entirety.”* In many places on this web site I have made reference to religion, beliefs and spirituality. There are pages and pages of discussion, but ultimately I am a … Continue reading
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I was deeply interested in meditation as a teenager. This interest was partly inspired by an out-of-the-body experience I had as a child. I must have been six years of age when I remember being sick. In those days it … Continue reading
The climate’s delicate, the air most sweet, Fertile the isle, the temple much surpassing. The common praise it bears.* During my summer in the Northern Ontario bush I made a friend, although I can not for the life of me … Continue reading
After my first visit to the Toronto Krishna temple, my life was about to change in a major way. I had entered the medieval world of Krishna Consciousness, and like a moth into the fire, I had been consumed by … Continue reading
My Canadian background is essentially a modified British background and the British, of course, are a polite and “proper” people. And it is true, at least compared to Americans! The moment you board a British Airways flight you experience a … Continue reading
After sitting and listening to Kanina and Gaudiya, allowing myself to be updated with the recent affairs of ISKCON, the thought ran through my mind that Krishna was giving me an opportunity to do some service and I should seize … Continue reading
The sun shines bright, But still there is night. Light shows the way But night grows the soul. Come take my hand I want you to stay We’re only tripping on stones. I had a good day, a dream come … Continue reading
I salute you and bow my head to you. Although I have never met you and you do not know me, I know a lot about you. I have seen your picture and your eyes tell me volumes. They tell … Continue reading
When I was in my twenties, at a time when I was deeply involved with Krishna Consciousness, if I saw a beautiful sunset I would think, “This is maya , illusion.” Or if my mood was more devotional, I might … Continue reading
October 6, 2010 Suppose we met somewhere in time, I held you in my arms and we kissed. Suppose we walked amongst lilies and pines, You told me we’d been on this path before, That you wanted me again and … Continue reading