Spiritual Interludes

When I was a student in evening school, I worked at a simple job during the day to earn my tuition. Once I got a job as a typist at a company where conventional manual typewriters were still used. When several people were typing, the discordant clatter of the typewriters gave me neurasthenia.

In an effort to block out the noise and with a longing to hear Master's voice and teachings, I wore earphones to listen to Master's audio-taped lectures at work. During one such session, I unconsciously reached perfect concentration and my fingers hit the keys so fast that I was practically as quick as a typists with two years' experience. I did not have to look at the keyboard. Typing became an automatic reflex action and my fingers could find the right keys with perfect precision.

Although I had this experience only once, it left a deep impression on my mind. I realized that only when we establish contact with the inner system will there be such a wonderful subtle reaction. If we can practice focusing our concentration daily and let the inner power function on its own, everything will be simple and perfect.