I understand what you are saying - The Mother does not hold conversations, but she does converse and guide when needed - correct? You see their are several instances which I cannot brush away as coincidences, all the way from how they brought me to them to now. 🙂🙏🏻🌼🪶[...]

Alok da – how and when does one find their purpose? My heart is longing to be deeply connected to something. If I were to look at myself practically – I have tried, learnt and achieved many things. Yet I am never satisfied.

They are certainly guiding you. It is just that our mind translates this guidance into thought structures. They are with you as is evident, not only with regard to the outer help but also the developing faith, trust and confidence in Her, in Her Love.

Finding the purpose is by seeing the deepest urge in your heart, especially when it is free from the sting of ambitions. A purpose is something that gives you the deepest joy regardless of success, failure etc. It is something you would want to live for and without which you cannot conceive your life.

It will come to you one day. Ask Her to show you the work you are here to do. It is waiting for you to discover it!

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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I understand what you are saying – The Mother does not hold conversations, but she does converse and guide when needed – correct? You see their are several instances which I cannot brush away as coincidences, all the way from how they brought me to them to now. 🙂🙏🏻🌼🪶[…]

Alok da – how and when does one find their purpose? My heart is longing to be deeply connected to something. If I were to look at myself practically – I have tried, learnt and achieved many things. Yet I am never satisfied.

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