Unplugged

Last week the power went out in New Vrindaban and the greater Moundville and Wheeling area due to a strong wind storm. What an interesting experience, especially since it got to be 20 degrees outside by the time night settled in. It was a taste of austerity.

Cold cold rooms and Temple, it was even more interesting to see that since I've been here the kirtan this day was one of the sweetest I've heard. Many members of the community came down to take part in the feast. The fact that there was no electricity, no phone line working, no internet, brought many of us out of our offices and our houses into the Temple for the Kirtan.

Made me wish there were more days like this... simple living - candle light kirtan, no sound pollution - just peaceful.