Wandering aimless and discontent into Kensington Market, I encountered a lady I’d met at CoSM in New York. She was with her boyfriend – whose name is Pan, I shit you not – and both of them turn out to know my friend Mike from Peterborough, whom I was trying but had failed to meet today. They encouraged me to delay my departure even further and come to the Trinity-Bellwoods drum circle tonight, where Mike will also be in attendance.
I was still reeling from this vivid display of synchronicity when they mentioned offhandedly that they were planning to go to a Rainbow Gathering in Quebec a few days from now. I’ve never been to a Rainbow Gathering, but I’ve heard enough gushing about it to know I should attend.
So yes, I’m staying in Toronto tonight, and maybe also tomorrow night. But after that I’ll go to Montreal for a couple days, visit some of my family who lives there, and then join Tina and Pan at the Gathering. I have no regrets: as I see it, I’ve given up a couple more days of travel time, but received a much-lacking sense of direction. That’s certainly a fair trade.
Alexis said,
July 22, 2008 at 9:10 pm
You know, every time you delay your departure I feel impelled to have dinner with you on your “last night” to say good luck, goodbye, etc. I believe this has happened twice now. This should not to be taken for me wanting you gone… but when exactly ARE you leaving, brother dearest?
Call me, or something. You know the number.
mikeb said,
July 23, 2008 at 1:18 am
rainbow gathering sounds p. gay
Mom said,
July 23, 2008 at 9:16 am
The trick to recognizing synchronicity when it happens, is exactly that – recognizing when it happens, and acting on it.
Enjoy the ability to change plans when the moment seizes you, keeping everything flexible that way, because as you get older and responsibilities pile up more & more, you may not have this luxury again!
If you’re visiting family in Montreal, however, their level of flexibility is pretty high, as long as they know a day or two in advance of your intentions.
One thing I can say for certain, is they will be thrilled to see you.
Oh and by the way, which family members ARE you planning to visit?
Love
Mom