Maude Smith's Correspondence with The Mother

22 June 1963

Mother,

Several months ago I started helping M with the proof-reading for the World Union journal. I have continued to do this, feeling rather responsible for it, especially trying to have the manuscripts in proper condition before they go to the Press. I like it, but it takes a lot of time and almost always it has to be done in a great hurry.

I have begun to wonder if I should continue this work. I would rather paint, but for a long time I have felt little inclination for painting. Perhaps there is in me too strong a feeling that painting is play, and play should be done only when work is finished—and with me work is never finished!

What shall I do?

Never exert yourself and never hurry. Do what can be done in the time you have but without strain—in a quiet flow of peace.

All work must be play, but a Divine play played for the Divine, with the Divine.

Love

22 June 1963