AT THE FEET OF THE MOTHER

Life Problems And Psychological Difficulties

I am suffering from neuropathy and it is very trying and I need to know why and how I can get better and be completely free from it? Have tried many therapies including Acupuncture and now reflexology! It is better but there is constriction in the feet and pins and needles in the feet and sometimes hands also. Please please help mešŸ™ Ā  Ā  Ā 

Nerves require peace and rest to heal. You should call peace constantly in the system. Use a mantra that gives you the sense of peace

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What steps can I take daily to increase my love for Krishna? I do 2 japa a day and some bhajan and read books of Sri Aurobindo and Maa. Apart from that my whole day is a day of indulgences which take me towards darkness. I can never keep habits for long. Do I don’t want to change bad enough that I’m not changing. Regret and lamentšŸ«£ is all that I do after hasty decisions

First thing is to cut out regret and lament. That only saps energy and makes us feel increasingly underconfident and eventually give up effort.

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In certain people, especially in conditions labelled as ADHD or Tourette’s, there are frequent actions, impulsive words, random outbreaks of excitement and hyperactivity. In some cases, it visibly appears as if the person has no control, and it is like a pressure cooker which just has to burst. They themselves are shocked at the words which they spoke, actions etc. Why does this happen? To me, it seems like overactivity and uncontrolled vital impulse. But science accredits to involuntary and ‘uncontrollable’ movements and treats with medication. How do these two concepts collide, and how does one control it šŸ˜ž?

Autism, ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome are labels that highlight our ignorance by defining them. The cause of these rather modern diseases is not clearly known. It

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I don’t know what should I do because these two thought of (1) “Aspiring for a full & fulfilling life so that I feel full and am truly open to give my attention and energy and true care to others – work towards this aspiration keeping it as a goal” and (2) “Accept current life as is and see the fullness in it” feel contradictory. Could you please help integrate this contradictionšŸ¤Ø?

Individual progress, in whatever direction, often comes at the expense of the shared social life around us unless those closely connected also have the same

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Mother writes in her essay ‘To Know How to SufferšŸ˜µ’: “Each time we feel that our heart is breaking, a deeper door opens within us, revealing new horizons, ever richer in hidden treasures, whose golden influx brings once more a new and intenser life to the organism on the brink of destruction”. Is this new life after suffering given only to those who call upon the Divine or to everyone? Because some seem to be consumed by suffering that they rarely come out of it well.

Suffering is a common experience of humanity but it’s degree, nature, impact and consequences differ. It is easy to see that the root cause of

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How do I get rid of jealousyšŸ¤¢, itā€™s a really big problem for me. But I donā€™t want it. I tried searching through Motherā€™s works but canā€™t seem to find anything major. I know I should keep offering, but what effort am I to put in from my part ? When it comes itā€™s so overwhelming and no matter how much I try to step back, fight it with reason or simply reject it, itā€™s not working. I find myself comparing myself constantly, wanting what others have, even though I hate the thoughts. As far as I can remember, since I was a child this has been a problem for me and itā€™s grappling.

Jealousy comes due to a feeling of inadequacy within oneself. As a result we keep comparing ourselves with others with the attendant results of ambition,

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We have been married since few years, we cannot conceive naturally and now we feel the pressurešŸ˜„ of having a child socially, itā€™s like I donā€™t feel like going out or meeting people as all we hear is when are we hearing good news or itā€™s high time that you plan a child, and to add to all this everyone around us are having children, how to handle this situation?

The first thing required is to be clear as to what both of you want. I suppose both of you also want a child but

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I feel suffocatedšŸ˜– in crowded places, especially when there’s loud music and constant chatter. I find it hard to speak up in those situations, and organizing or participating in events isn’t really my strength. People often assume I’m dumb because I stay quiet. Is this a bad quality? I prefer spending my time reading books of The Mother and Sri Aurobindo, listening to your talks, and talking to people who are connected to Maa. Iā€™m unsure how to handle this because I work in an IT company, and this environment feels out of sync with who I am.

You are like the swan in the company of kingfishers. Don’t try to be like them. Instead walk with your head held high towards high

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(1) What is the limit to tolerance, titiksha, when it comes to adjusting with others? Some seem to take advantage of one’s tolerance and kindness. When do we know that tolerance has reached its limit? Understanding the idea of tolerance rightly is of a great help both in practical and spiritual life. (2) Does a realised being have any limits for tolerance or do they sufferšŸ˜’ and endure limitlessly for the greater good of the world?

(1) Titiksha is about the ability to bear the outer shocks of life. It increases the power of forebearance, to bear things, to endure, sahanshakti.

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Some intrusive sexual thoughts arise and it is not pleasant. I donā€™t want them and itā€™s ugly. But is it a good approach to try and tackle these thoughts premature to having a stable foundation of bringing down peace, silencing the mind and all these other foundations ? These intrusive thoughts are distressing & bothering me a lot šŸ˜–

A premature effort to completely master the sexual impulse at a rather young age often leads to an unnecessarily frustrating struggle and conflict. Besides the

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My father recently departed due to cancer last year. He has faced many problems and difficulties in his life but still he overcame many challenges due to his own positive attitude. We all couldnā€™t do much for him while he gave us everything to us. I deeply regret that as a child. What can I do for a departed soul , who was my father in this life. Can anything be done for the soul who has suffered so much pain and left other than religious things. I always ponder how his next life will be or is he in good place? Is there any way to know that his soul has not taken a life form again and Dissolved in the divine. A general question too, how is a soul journey decided?šŸ¤” What karmas lead the soul to complete its path and never be born again and get absorbed in the divine?

Suffering is the price we pay for the ignorance that surrounds earthly life. This ignorance keeps us away from the truth of our own being,

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