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Thinking of “self” is Ego—Thinking of Others is Soul
Dear Divine Ma, What do You want me to learn today? There is so much to do. Who ever knew that retirement would be so busy? “But it's all seva for Me, isn’t it? Very little of your time is spent doing things that merely please YOU. As long as you’re thinking of...
Every Seeker Needs a Compass
Dear Divine Ma, What do You want me to learn today? “It’s all about attunement. If you open your heart to Master, to Swami, and to Jyotish and Devi—even Asha and Shanti—you will be kept in the right direction. Yes, keep reading their writings. And more important, keep...
How Far from God Will You Remain?
Dear Divine Ma, What do You want me to learn today? It’s been too long that I haven’t thought to, and with, You. I’m tempted to ask, ‘Where have you been?’ But I know your answer by heart—you’ve told me the same thing so many times over so many years. “ ‘I...
Change Yourself for the Better
Dear Divine Ma, What do You want me to learn today? “It’s about commitment. Are you actually interested in growing spiritually? Not just perceiving more phenomena, but becoming a better person, less attached, more acting according to God’s will? If that isn’t your...
He Has Many Names
Dear Divine Ma, What do You want me to learn today? Should I nudge L. toward taking kriya initiation? “Everyone should take kriya initiation, or some technique just as powerful. That is the way given you by your guru to reach Me and those who serve with Me. No,...
Only If You’ve Done the Work
Dear Divine Ma, What do You want me to learn today? “It’s time to take your spiritual efforts seriously. To know that the only way you’re even going to ‘get to God’ is through your own self-effort. Sure, God will bring you the final sprint, but only if you’ve done the...