"Before commencing your daily meditation, first think of your utter helplessmenss and then slowly begin to meditate as directed by your guru."
from "Holy Mother" p. 222
When my children were very young, we attended an outdoor party. I was feeling very in control as my children respected me and were obedient. I was happy with myself. Suddenly I heard a small voice say, "Mom, look at me." I looked up and saw my small son in the top of a very, very tall tree. He was so small and my hear dropped to my feet. I was utterly helpless. I was humbled and out of control. I could not bark an order for him to come down, it was up to him. The only thing I could do was look him in the eyes from far away, and in my very humblest and sincere voice ask him to carefully come down, which he did. I learned humility and surrender that day.