I love congregations. Whether it be a prayer service, or rock concert. That feeling of oneness and unity for a single cause always gets me. I often feel we are living through times of great upheaval and strife; and finding simple, solemn, peaceful moments in the midst of this chaotic quagmire is such a welcome respite.
Last August, my aunt and uncle held a special prayer service for Y and me at the Vedanta Society of Toronto. This place has been one of those constants in the fluctuating timeline of my life. One thing I appreciate about VS above all -- apart from the people -- is the peaceful hush that always surrounds the shrine. Until VS, I had never been to a temple that truly exudes the power and grace of what we perceive as god, with a quiet but reassuring force. It is all goodness.
It was a short ceremony with some devotional singing, reading and a worship. But above all what really struck me was the kindness and generosity of everyone who attended. Y and I feel we got a glimpse of what our big day will look like, and it was a humbling one. All those people, came out for us. The positive energy was palpable. It was my first time experiencing something like this. Truly transformational.
Last August, my aunt and uncle held a special prayer service for Y and me at the Vedanta Society of Toronto. This place has been one of those constants in the fluctuating timeline of my life. One thing I appreciate about VS above all -- apart from the people -- is the peaceful hush that always surrounds the shrine. Until VS, I had never been to a temple that truly exudes the power and grace of what we perceive as god, with a quiet but reassuring force. It is all goodness.
It was a short ceremony with some devotional singing, reading and a worship. But above all what really struck me was the kindness and generosity of everyone who attended. Y and I feel we got a glimpse of what our big day will look like, and it was a humbling one. All those people, came out for us. The positive energy was palpable. It was my first time experiencing something like this. Truly transformational.
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