Re: Advice needed from older(agewise) members!
Namaste Kumar Das,
I am not one of the older members you seek advice from, but I wanted to post my sympathies. I understand what it's like. It is tough trying to juggle different commitments in your life, as well as making room for God in one's life. Although it depends on the individual, I have found that neglecting one's sadhana for too long can sometimes be a spiritual setback. Dedicating time to sit down each night to perform japa and dhyana is becoming more difficult for me as I've taken on a number of new projects in my life, as well as full-time work. It is really just a matter of time management and balance, but this isn't as easy as it seems! It takes a lot of discipline.
Like yourself, I only hope that God in His infinite mercy and understanding will know that I do try to think of Him always. I am always pulled back to ponder His names and forms, even (and especially) in bad and unhappy moments, and I wonder if this is enough to please Him for the time being. May blessed Sri Ganesha remove any obstacles that may impede our spiritual progress.
Om namah Shivaya
"Watch your thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your habits, they become your character.
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny."
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Om Gam Ganapataye namah
लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु ।
Lokaah SamastaaH Sukhino Bhavantu
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