sense enjoyment versus seva

That is the choice in each moment.

We are materialists. We are trying to become devotees. We are attracted to kirtans. I am attracted to festivals. D is attracted to life in the village, silence, low social activity, and familiarity. Tulsi is a nonconformer, from what I see. Best for her is an open minded community versus a narrow minded one.

Langenthal

Devotees seem to be happy to be devotees themselves and look upon others as worse than themselves. I think they're rude. Proud. Easily offended. I also think cookie distribution is not what Prabhupada would approve of. I think the emphasis on external appropriateness may be too high.

Why did the langenthal devotees come to zurich temple for Saturday kirtan? Even though Saturday is suupposed to be feast day in Langenthal?

The school is a one man show, what if it closes?

Zurich

Devotees seem to be enthusiastic and in the mood of service.

Some devotees are proud and into politics. But most devotees are just trying their best.

I think I want to go on Harinaams in the city as much as possible and serve in this way. Zurich has many bums and needs kirtan.

Langenthal is laid back and I don't see myself going out on Harinaams. I could take initiative, but I think joining a kirtan party, like in Zurich, is just easier.

Tulsi will hopefully be fine as long as she attends temple programs alongside school. Or will she?

She needs more friends than just devotees?

How can I best serve?