In chapter 4 of Take Your Time Easwaran introduces a major theme: accessing the endless source of energy that he says is part of our birthright as human beings. The chapter’s epigraph reads, “The energy we need is always present; we just need to learn to release and harness it.” Having prepared us in the prior chapters by helping us grow our ability to slow down and use one-pointed attention, Easwaran now guides us in using those skills for this challenge. This week let’s start with pages 84–88.
Is there some tip from Easwaran in this reading that you tend to skim over because you have already heard it many times before? Try focusing on it this week.
The suggestions for practice for chapter 4 are on pages 101–102 of the current edition of Take Your Time, and we can start with the first one:
It is important not to confuse slowness with lethargy. In slowing down, attend meticulously to details. Give your very best even to the smallest undertaking.
And for bonus inspiration, here is a five-minute video in which Easwaran describes a connection between cultivating patience and deepening our devotion.