Yes thinking about it almost soon enough makes us vulnerable. Over the years the one perfect remedy I have felt and known is to shift the attention completely away from oneself and think only of the Divine Mother, try to see Her, feel Her, discover Her everywhere and in everything. And to take advantage of everything that is happening around us as a means to grow closer to Her. Also to be kind and generous towards all knowing that earthly life is imperfect as of now and human beings very limited in almost every aspect. People are compelled to be what they are not. Also to look at the deeper cause of every disturbance in some desire and expectation hidden in the corner, some egoism yet to be overcome.
Besides, in this Yoga whatever is acquired in one domain has to be repeated and acquired in all the other domains. Transformation is an exacting process. Even when one lives in the psychic being, is open to the higher spiritual consciousness, established peace in the mind and inner being, yet the vital and physical may still be prone to disturbance. Hence the time taken. Each relapse is to make us conscious of some part not surrendered and yet unconscious. With complete surrender comes permanent peace.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
Much gratitude for the answer Alok da. Brought me immediate peace. The idea of living ONLY for the Mother is so beautiful, a thing one know but regrettably, often forgets. I use one more technique to bring peace in some circumstances. It is the idea of impermanence. Everything in this relative world of Ignorance is impermanent and fugitive and worth our attention. Only the Divine is worth pursuing in our thoughts feelings and actions. Even this idea brings me peace. Hope that’s a good method too.
Yes the idea of impermanence does bring peace. It helps also to enter into a witness state. The only difficulty with this method is that peace is gained at the expense of dynamism. One feels more and more detached and disengaged from the world. The peace that follows is the peace of an absence (of restless haste and agitation). It is in this sense a negative peace so to say. It can become a useful vantage point if one can deepen it into contact with the Permanent who dwells within transient things. However, generally it tends to create a state of disillusionment and withdrawal from the Divine Work in the world.
But the true Peace, the peace that comes by contact with the Divine Presence. It is experienced as something positive, like a solid substance descending into us. It becomes then the basis of a powerful Divine Action.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
