Kanhaji is my guide and protector...but He is also my friend

Yesterday one of my friends was lamenting about how hard it is to find someone that you can truly confide in. And I realize that I don't really confide in anyone at all - this is despite the fact that people confide in me often. I guess they know I'll never tell. But my confidante is none other than Kanhaji Himself. I know that might sound weird to anyone reading this but He is the easiest person to talk to, He always helps me with my problems and I know He'll never tell anyone else. Don't you think those are the qualities of an excellent confidante? I think so.
There's another side to this - people often believe that prayer is a task - something to be completed out of oblifation. But I never look at it like that. Praying to Kanhaji happens just naturally. I just talk to Him and everything seems much better. I think that is what true prayer is about - being able to just talk to Kanhaji as if He truly is a friend. And He is, He really is a true friend.
The picture I've included is one of a murti of Kanhaji eating Makhan. I know I've included several like these before and I always have a different interpretation but to be honest, when I see the pictures, every time something new strikes me. This time I think Kanhaji is eating the butter and saying to us, my lips are sealed... I will never divulge your secrets. Jai Shri Krishna!

Makhan Chor

This has got to be one of my top 5 favourite pictures of Kanhaji. He's so adorable in this picture and every time I look at it I see new details like the little murti of Lord Ganesh in the background, the detail of the pillars and entrance behind him, the mat he's sitting on, all his little jewels.

One of the popular ways we know Kanhaji as a child is as the Makhan Chor - the one who steals butter. However, He wasnt really stealing butter, but showering His blessings on those who were fortunate enough to have Him eat from their pots, the butter they made with their own hands. I know right now I make sure that the prasad I make for Him is perfect and has plenty of makhan in it.

I also think the Makhan Chor idea was sent to help us realize certain things - when you're younger it's okay to indulge a little bit and eat and enjoy the things you love. However, when you get older you should be more mature and eat and do good things. I dont know what other people think of this view. I would love to hear some comments.

On another note, today I had a very good day - very fulfilling. And when little things happen that may have been upsetting I try to say a prayer and think about the good things and the good parts of the day. I pray to Kanhaji to help me deal with difficult things and to dwell on the good things not the bad.

Sometimes I feel the initiative to react in a different way than I usually would have and I know it's because Kanhaji is with me and is guiding me to react in a way that is more suitable to the situation.

Thank You Kanhaji for being with me always.