Starman 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 Hare Krishna, At the moment I am unemployed and looking for work. During this period of time I'm finding it hard to chant because I'm worried and anxious. I keep thinking that once I get the job, then I'll not worry and I'll be able to chant more effectively. So how do I stay focused on Krsna when in a state of anxiety and fear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingentity 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 under the clutches of Maya so we are always in a state of anxiety and fear - job or no job - that is how it is for us fallen souls. Practice makes perfect. Start with just a few rounds a day and work up as you are able. Take heart - all of us go through this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 I've just been chanting for a couple of months and I was so excited that at first I was able to chant the min 16 rounds per day. But many times I couldn't do it and this led to more fear of letting myself down, and the practice. Slowly my chanting has dwindled and I've felt more and more fearful with each passing day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kulapavana 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 set yourself a standard you think you can keep at all times (that may be less than 16 rounds, but that's OK) and hold it at all cost. fear will paralyze you if you let it out of the bag. we feel fear because we dont remember that Krishna loves us - His holy name can change that. good luck with your job search prabhu! Hare Krishna! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starman 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 Hare Krishna, Thank you for the responses! I will set a more realistic goal for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gHari 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2004 Krsna knows you need a job. He will help. gHari Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
