It is not a question of feeling but of taking a certain attitude, of a kind of relation one seeks to form with the Divine by turning our emotions towards Him as one would to a friend. Initially it is an attitude and an approach that one cultivates. Later the experience comes. If one already feels the Divine as friend then obviously nothing is needed except for strengthening the bond of friendship by sharing more and more. It is when one does not yet feel so that effort is needed to forge a living bond of friendship with the Divine. This is done by thinking of Him as one would of a dear friend, wanting His company, baring oneself to Him by telling Him all that is happening within and without and, by turning to Him in all one’s needs.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
