Golden Temple

Long story short... I headed north. I'm in Punjab, in Amritstar, and staying in the dorms at the Golden Temple. It is gorgeous, like so many other things in India, but it is also the most spiritual place I have been. I've got a free place to stay and free food. Sikhs' believe in the inclusion of all people. And they've taken that idea to an extreme. Today, I've volunteered in the Kitchen, making Chapatis and Washing dishes. After two hours of washing, I was beat. The magnitude of the food production is so immense, and it is all done by volunteers. Absolutely amazing! I guess i'm too tired to write or something. Because my thoughts feel like snot, slowly dripping through my mind... ya, I'm tired. That was a horrible analogy. Rather than scrapping this though, I would like to say that if you ever come to India. come to the Golden Temple. I am blown away constantly by the hospitality of these complete strangers who wear daggers. They have created a space that feels holy. The energy is just different here, it is serene and calm in a city that is crazy beyond believe. Here anyone can sleep and eat, with no questions asked, just a splash of rice pudding there and a glob of chic-peas here. Tomorrow I plan to volunteer some more, maybe try and serve food or chop veggies. Good night