A TIME FOR ALL SEASONS

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

Ramsden Park, Toronto

The colours of spring are astounding. Mauves, pinks, purples, reds, yellows and an incredible variety of greens are on display on the front and back yards of the residences and city parks like Ramsden. This space was formerly a brick-making station in the 1800’s. Many of the local homes and municipal buildings were erected by the brick factory and are still standing since the Victorian era which was a time of great optimism.

“Of seasons, I am flower bearing spring,” is how Krishna addresses this energy explosive time. It has this re-generative quality about it. I love it. You can see how space is redefined at this time of year. The winter was long and hard and it has its purpose. It is energy conserving time. Summer is full of activity. And the autumn is an exhalation period but also full of colour, like spring. In general, the seasonal changes stimulate excitement. They require some adjustment. I think of the bears we have in Canada. The polar bears love winter but the black and brown counterparts just hide from the cold and burrow in some den.

I suppose the best time of the day to observe any of the seasons is the morning. It is when the other residents of the temple and I go for a peak in the park and watch many elements of nature come alive. Those birds really respond to the rise of the sun. And you can be assured that the fox and coyote were on the prowl following their predatory instincts before Surya casts a glance over the horizon.

After that 25 minute walk in the park we enter the temple again at 7am to sing and say to Krishna, “Thanks for the show!”

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