..I have lost all my eagerness and enthusiasm. I don’t feel like listening or reading. I am unable to get myself to practice anything at all. – remember and offer , remembrance of Mother and Sri Aurobindo, or concentrating in the heart or above the head for peace. I come from a traditional Hindu background, I used to do my rituals daily before, now even that has stopped. I think my aspiration has switched off, please help me get back on track. No matter what I try, I’m unable to make sustained efforts to change myself.
These phases come to everyone. Possibly there was an over eager effort on one part but rest of the nature was unable to keep pace. It is taking time out to assimilate. Do not worry. Aspiration and everything will return. Meanwhile remember the Mother as and when you can, even if it be mechanical for the moment. Read a passage from Savitri and a prayer from Prayers and Meditations everyday. Sit quietly for 10 to 15 minutes and contemplate upon your life and its aims. Along with this do physical exercises regularly and some general reading of stories related to Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
