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6261 PALMER DRIVE
conversation with her than we were able to
muster. We’d also like to thank the man who
appeared from nowhere with a bag of fresh ice at
4 p.m. on the hottest afternoon of the year: where
that came from, we’ll never know, but it was ideal
to pack around the rapidly swelling forearm.
Thanks are also due to the paramedics who
attended, whose names we were told, but which
were lost in the parental anxiety of the moment;
and to all the staff at the hospital here in
Whistler, who reset Becky’s bones in double quick
time, and who exuded the reassuring confidence
that comes with working on broken bones day
in, day out.
So, a couple of broken bones for a girl on
the cusp of her teenage years, in her favourite
place in the world, and a pink cast to boot. Rite
of passage completed; one of life’s boxes ticked.
Thanks again to everyone who played their part in
this small drama — on reflection; there was no
better stage upon which it could have been set.
Greg & Liz Banner
London (and Whistler)
HUMANS’ CROSSING
Drivers beware of humans crossing from parking
Lots 1 and 2 on Blackcomb way. I drive this daily
and it has come apparent that visitors and locals
alike refuse to cross at the intersection — they
instead choose to use the middle of a busy road
without a care in the world.
I have come close too many times to count.
How about we police this like we do so many other
hot spots this summer. I’m sure jay walking and
riding your bikes in and out of traffic will add to
the money we need so badly. I have yet to see any
sign of the RCMP even monitoring this area. Also,
maybe the Resort Municipality of Whistler could
put back the fence to deter them from crossing
at that area, as it’s only a matter of time before
a fatality will occur.
Russell Peters
Whistler
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A SIKH?
This one question arises in my mind when I
think of the shooting spree at the Sikh Gurdwara
(Congregation place of worship) of Wisconsin
in Oak Creek on Sunday, August 5 that left six
dead. Why did this happen and why are only Sikhs
being targeted? And then I think that there is a
lack of communication or interaction with other
communities about expressing our faith.
We must use media as well as other modern
resources to explain who Sikhs are and what their
identity is. The Sikh faith is the fifth largest in the
world with more than 30 million followers spread
over 165 countries. It includes belief in one God
and that the goal of life is to lead an exemplary
existence. The Sikh faith originated in Pakistan
and North India, about 500 years ago. Sikhism is
sometimes confused with Islam, Hinduism, and
Buddhism because of geographical proximity and
cultural similarities.
Sikhs live according to a code of honour in
service of all humanity. Sikh ethics advocate
equality for men and women of every race
and religion. Sikhs have a history of being the
defenders of the defenseless. Sikhs are known
for acting against the terror of forced conversion.
Many Sikhs throughout history are respected for
having sacrifi ced their own lives, so that people
of other religions may have freedom to worship in
the manner of their choice.
A Sikh believes in one God and follows
teachings of the ten Gurus. Guru Nanak was the
first Guru and was born in 1469 AD in Punjab,
Pakistan, and founded a new religion Sikhism.
Sikhism is a progressive religion well ahead of
its time. Sikhism preaches a message of devotion
and remembrance of God at all times, truthful
living, equality of mankind and denounces
superstitions and blind rituals and seeks the
welfare of all the human beings of the globe and
promotes peace, integration, co-existence and
emphasizes the importance of human values.
Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of
its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book
and Living Guru, Sri Guru Granth Sahib, that is,
Word Divine.
Sikhism is a modern, scientifi c, and practical
religious way of life. The philosophy of Sikhism
therefore values AIR as a Guru, the WATER as a
father and EARTH occupies the holy place of a
mother. DAYS and NIGHTS are the nurses in whose
laps the whole creation fondles. Let this superb
system function uninterruptedly as designed by
God. Natural resources are the bounties of nature
for humanity and these invaluable boons should
be utilized wisely.
Sikhism abhors asceticism and advocates
an active life of a married householder in a
classless and casteless society. Considering
wealth as essential for our maintenance, we are
not to abandon all patience and contentment for
its achievement. The unending pursuit of wealth
destroys our peace of mind and our craving for
it increases; and thus a well-balanced life is
disturbed. Sikhism does not accept the ideology
of pessimism; rather it advocates optimism
and hope, CHARDI KALA, that is, high spirits or
dynamic power. Indulgence is considered to be
an entrapment of ego. Sikhs believe meditation
is a means of moderation to guard against
excess pride, desire, greed, and attachment,
which can result in anger and diminish the
soul’s connection with God. It commands its
followers to:
1. earn their living by doing honest and
productive work
2. share the fruit of their honest labour with the
needy and those unable to help themselves;
3. remember the Lord, the Creator, at all
times.
Any Sikh is free to read the Guru Granth
Sahib in the Gurdwara or in their home. People
of all religions are welcome to the Gurdwara.
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