Krishna consciousness means we should always be satisfied and happy, not that we must work something impossible, become overburdened and then, because we are unhappy by so much trouble, we lose enthusiasm and give up all hope. By all means we must preserve our spiritual status. That is the point.

 

Not that we are mad after big buildings, many devotees, life members, this, that. No. These are only the ways to engage the devotees, so that they may apply the principles of devotional service to some kind of work. It is not the result of the work that we want. If we sincerely preach to only one person a day, that is sufficient, never mind big, big programs.

 

So do not be bothered by these things. Krishna does not like to see His sincere devotee suffer or become frustrated or depressed. He will not stand idly by, in such a case, so do not fear on that account. Krishna has a plan for you. Always think in that way and very soon He will provide everything to your heart's desire. (Letter from Srila Prabhupada to Tejiyas dasa, 9th December 1972)