16 July 2014 - QA 4

Dear Gurudev, how can I devote more time to my spiritual growth when I am financially struggling?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

You don't have to devote more time, whatever little time you devote is good enough. Once or twice a year, a few days for an Advance Meditation Course is good enough. You don't have to go for one course after another for the whole year. If you do two or three courses a year that is enough. Taking out five days every six months is not much. And every day just continue with you regular practices.
What is important is to be regular. You should have this determination, that I will not eat food unless I do my pranayama and my meditation. So, even if you meditate for a few minutes and listen to some knowledge in morning, afternoon, or evening, all this will uplift you, and that is good enough.
Being in touch with knowledge is very essential. You know, while you are driving, listen to some knowledge. Or just before going to bed, listen to some knowledge and go to bed. If you do these things, it uplifts your spirit.