MILD ATTACK

Bhaktimarga Swami
Jun 5
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Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Halifax, Nova Scotia

For fun, I insisted my companions, all younger than me, go kayaking and try the new pedal devices (I don’t know the official name) at the nearby lake called Governor Lake. It was not a hard sell. They enjoyed and I enjoyed watching them.

In addition to this, because it was a gorgeous day, we made a visit to one of my favourite places, which I find quite peaceful and spiritual – Peggy’s Cove set by the Atlantic. Naturally, there is a huge lighthouse. Nature, itself, carved out these massive smooth white boulders worn down by the power of the waves over centuries. A tour guide by the name of Paul provided details of the moulding of the rock monsters over the ice ages. It really is fascinating what our Maker has set in place in the reshaping of things.

Unfortunately, I got hit by one of those dizzy spells, vertigo, or whatever you may call it. I broke out in a sweat, was lightheaded. I needed to sit down on one of those boulders. Further symptoms: the whites of my eyes were reddish, and I wanted to be away from the sun. I yearned to be in the shade. By Krishna’s mercy, all my companions came to my aid. Having your world spinning around you is no fun, so when your anchors, companions, are there for you, then you heal.

After a lie down and a rest, I was up for action and drama practice for The Gita. The engagement for the mind is a great cure.