I have read a few chapters/pages from each of the above over the past 5 years, but I could never read any cover to cover. My attention span has reduced from increased usage of social media, and also when I’m home after work, I feel lazy and can’t bring myself to do an intensive task such as reading Mother and Sri Aurobindo with complete attention. I want to change this. Please give me some tips to be consistent in this practice.
One has to push one’s will is all I can suggest. Fix a time, once a week, and sit at that time with the book, even if you are able to read only few lines. Even if the mind wanders, just sit during that time. Start with 15 minutes when you push or pull up yourself to sit with the Mother. Read a few lines, look at Her photograph, try to remember Her. Slowly increase it to twice or thrice a week, then 15 minutes daily until half an hour with the Divine Mother becomes natural to you. Rest will follow in due course of time.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
