Dumbfounded

Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

Toronto, Ontario

My mind is set on gratitude for those so kind to me in British Columbia. I went to especially thank Jaya Govinda and Krishna Kala for taking me around. I do feel I never express that positive heart sufficiently to the souls that give me solace.

I'm now back in Toronto with another set of souls sold out to Krishna. In my absence Nityananda has done so much work in preparation for the upcoming 60th Anniversary of ISKCON celebration on the 14th of this week. He is someone I am so indebted to.

Now that I am settled down gathering laundry from suitcase, catching a nap, then a coconut milk curry veg by Subhadra I stand with script in hand, one I'm most familiar with I'm ready to direct “the Gita” for the 60th. Arina is on sound and she's a solid thespian. A good number of young men, well 10, have come forward for the acting roles but I have some anxiety. There are not enough hours available for the practice to give me solace. I want a good job done. I want Krishna to be pleased. I want guru and Gauranga to be ecstatic about it. And the audience, of course.

Somehow or other, through self-conviction, prayer and blessings I feel some confidence will be mustered up. The show must go on after all. In all my years with the mission I've seen miracles occur. I'm just asking for another one to manifest.

I left the rehearsal this evening somewhat dumbfounded by the lack of time but there isn't anything that a contemplative walk can't solve.

Walking introspectively in the spirit to seek help always hits the spot.

MAY THE SOURCE BE WITH YOU

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