It is tempting to look for gratification outside yourself. You may find momentary happiness, but it does not take long before you start looking elsewhere. The only place to look is within. The moment you turn towards prayer and meditation, a chemical change starts to happen, and your body experiences a shift in alchemy. When you are fully open and devoted, with an inner disposition of receiving, your life becomes enriched many times over. Your mantra—your mitra, your friend—is such a great gift. The more time you spend with your mantra, the more receptive you are to new experiences. No joy can compare to that of sitting in seclusion with your mantra, immersed in sweetness, with yearning in the heart.