As we now read the closing of chapter 3, pages 73–79 in Take Your Time, Easwaran presents various facets of what it means to be master of your attention. “When concentration is deep,” he explains, “we may forget our body completely. In fact, we may forget altogether about that dreariest of subjects, ourselves. This is the real secret of happiness.” And as we forget ourselves, Easwaran explains, we lose any sense of being separate from the rest of creation: “This awareness of unity is the distinguishing mark of spiritual awareness. Such people will consider you as part of themselves, and their welfare as part of your own.”
Identify something in your life that you find confusing at this time, and where you wish you could ask Easwaran for his tips. See what he has to say in our readings. How can you apply his words to your situation?
We’ve been extending our practice of one-pointed attention by working through the ideas and suggestions on pages 80–81. Read through that list and choose an experiment that fits best for you this week.
