The journey begins with an invocation to the peace and blessing of Divine Mother as the holy Om vibration in all creation.

       Weary of lifetimes of unfulfilling search for ultimate happiness in the world, the devotee at last begins to recognize that 'That Something' for which it longs is God-contact, and begins to search in earnest for a deeper reality, and a closer, more loving relationship with God.

       Gurudeva, Paramahansa Yoganandaji, tells us that God can be approached and contacted in any form that appeals to the devotee, whether that be in the form of one of the Great Ones, or in the aspect of the Father, Mother, Friend, or Divine Beloved. Guruji tells us that aspect most responsive is the aspect of Divine Mother, for She responds not with regard to the merit of the devotee, but with the unconditional love of a mother for her child.

       "Journey Within" calls to many aspects of the Divine, but most soulfully to the Divine Mother; entreating Her to come and lift the devotee out of the grasp of Maya, safely into Her arms of Love; the soul’s true home.

       Finally, the Mother responds and guides the devotee deeper within through silent meditation and contemplation on Her. In this stillness within, the devotee finds the solace and inspiration to make a greater determination to soar spiritually toward the Divine Goal ~ God Union.