A River in the Sky

Friday, November 6th, 2026

Burnaby, British Columbia

There is something quite common on the west coast called "atmospheric river," a wave of intense moisture moving through the sky. This type of storm which is in our midst is restricting the planned travel to Vancouver Island where I was to meet my brother Paul, and Krishna devotees for family fun and Diwali festivities. Ferries to the island have been cancelled and so plans are frustrated. This is simply a demonstration of the forces or freaks of nature. It means to buckle down indoors and concentrate on matters that need attention.

For me it means planning my trip to India in February and involves contacting actors for the anticipated dramas held in Mayapur, West Bengal at ISKCON’s Headquarters. In my endeavors to contact people I found that there is enthusiasm to participate in the project.

Departing from Canada in mid February is a rather smart idea for escaping the severist of winter weather. Don't get me wrong, I'm okay for the humbling of winter. I'm a seasonal person and believe the character building that the adjustments offer. Sri Krishna offers good advice on this in the Gita. Tolerance, patience comes with the territory.

Meanwhile rain keeps pouring outside, and finally subsides so I got my chance for a stroll by the Chinese farmland and then a call to a sanga previously arranged for a speaker other than a swami like myself. I received praises for the technique used, an interactiveness with the young kids there, ages 11, 12, 13, 15, and adults. This is the time for speaking about young Krishna and His antics involving monkeys, buddies and butter. And just around the corner is Diwali, the New Year for a lot of folks with that Vedic connection..

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