Spiritual Progress

Signs of Spiritual Progress:

The basis of all true progress is right attitude.  If you are becoming more kind, more self-giving, more calm, you may be sure that you are progressing whether you see visions or not.  If you are succeeding in relinquishing your likes and dislikes, and are learning to accept even-mindedly whatever experiences life sends you, then you have much cause for rejoicing.  If you find that you have fewer and fewer desires for things of this world, know that youa re truly finding freedom.  And more important still, if your love for God is growing ever deeper, know that you are fast approaching Him.  And if through all the trails of life you always feel joy inwardly,  a joy that nothing can shake, know that you have Him already to a wonderful degree.

From "The Art and Science of Raja Yoga."