25 Years of Together
It was when I was a young teen, one Saturday afternoon,
while I was sharing the washroom with my dad. He was shaving and I was taking
my bath in the tub. A conversation began that he started. I don’t recall all of
the contents, but I do remember how he said, “Don’t get married, John,”
(referring to me).
He did not give an explanation to the remark as to why, when
I grew to maturity, that this would be my best course. I did not respond. I do
remember internally, however, being somewhat surprised by what seemed like an
‘out of the blue’ comment. Somehow I accepted the advice and responded within
with an, “Alright.”
The above small tale of truths I conveyed to a wedding
anniversary crowd. The lucky and happy couple of 25 years of togetherness is
comprised of Rajasuya and Surabhi. Their two sons, whom I addressed in the
crowd as princess due to their spiffy attire, were also there engaged in the
celebration. The anniversary included a renewing of vows.
So, here we are – a couple of the tightly-bound kind
juxtaposed against a lifelong monk, but we work well together. Rajasuya does my
secretarial work, shared by a dedicated person from Vancouver, Nitai Priya by
name. Surabhi helps me with donations in the matter of keeping expenditure
receipts together. In this way we are serving together in the mission that
promotes higher consciousness.
May the Source be with you!
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