Don't Say I Will Try, Say I Will (Don't Try, Do) (Go and Do) Baba is directing us more and more to rely on the God we really are and not on other people, or even on His physical form. He calls this Self-confidence. This requires a big shift in consciousness for most people, who are hesitant about thinking of themselves as God. Only when we speak from this inner knowing can we make clear decisions and have firm convictions, so that we can say "I will" rather than "I will try". Sometimes, it is better to follow a plan of action and see where it leads. If it unfolds smoothly, then it usually means that it was initiated by the God-self rather than the ego. But we have to be willing to take a chance, which Baba advocates, rather than sitting back and waiting for someone else to tell us what to do, including Baba Himself. So, when Baba tells us to do something or to change our behavior, He expects us to reply with "I will" which carries conviction rather than "I will try". I have developed a way or protecting myself by asking my God-self not to let me make any serious mistakes, but in some way, to show me where I have taken a wrong step! I find this works very well. But even when we do make mistakes, the best way to handle the situation is to recognize the fault, learn from it, and as quickly as possible rectify it.
