Blog Entry 33 * 6-5-22
Still going through days of purification—little sleep and all that comes with it. I’ve made it to Denver, and it’s a beautiful city with some truly kind and welcoming Krishna devotees. The temple here is a converted old church, and there’s even a restaurant attached. It’s the kind of place I could see myself returning to, maybe staying for a while to really get a sense of life in Denver. Walking through the temple, I was struck by how devotion transforms even ordinary spaces into something sacred. The hum of chanting, the aroma of incense, and the warm greetings from devotees create a sense of home—no matter how far I’ve traveled.
On the meditation side, I feel an inner pull toward returning to the material, just to avoid the stress and discomfort of walking an unknown path—the one I feel in my heart I’m meant to follow. It’s a constant tension: the mind battling the heart and soul. More of the same old struggle, perhaps? And yet, there’s a subtle beauty in this struggle, in the friction between comfort and calling. It’s like a crucible, refining awareness and revealing what truly matters.
Even the mundane challenges of travel—sleepless nights, noisy parking lots, and the strain of constant movement—carry a hidden blessing. They strip away distractions, leaving space for reflection, prayer, and surrender. I’ve noticed that when I allow Krishna’s presence to permeate these difficulties, even exhaustion becomes a teacher. The body may resist, but the soul expands.
The people I meet along the way also leave impressions that linger. In Denver, conversations with fellow devotees reminded me of the universality of devotion—how the same longing for connection and love can be found across different cities, backgrounds, and experiences. It’s comforting and inspiring, a reminder that I am never truly alone on this path.
I realize that this tension between the heart and the mind, the known and the unknown, is itself a form of Bhakti. Every hesitation, every question, and every moment of doubt is an invitation to surrender more deeply, to trust the guidance that has led me this far. Even when the path feels uncertain, or when I long for the ease of familiarity, the journey continues to reveal subtle gifts—lessons in patience, humility, and unwavering devotion.