Our study of the Fall 2020 / Winter 2021 issue of the Blue Mountain Journal has been full of practical tips and inspiration for transforming ourselves into instruments of peace. The journal ends with this quote from Easwaran on the back cover: “The lovers of God know the world is a harsh place, and the times we live in are difficult and dangerous. But they have enough security, endurance, and love to remember that all these upsets are on the surface. Beneath the anger and agitation, through every human being a river of love still runs.” As we conclude our study of this journal, let’s read the brief final article from Easwaran on pages 57–58 as well as the passages included in this issue on pages 9, 35, and 54.
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 and the passages in this week’s readings have to say. How can you apply these words to your situation?
Keep expanding your approach to the evenings as a time to create a haven of lighthearted and playful replenishment. Even if your evenings feel far from that goal, just invite Easwaran in and let him shape how you act and speak. Then turn the very end of the day into a sacred moment. Turn off other media, read from Easwaran for a few minutes, and let the mantram carry you into sleep.
For an additional spiritual treat, we hope you enjoy this recording of Christine Easwaran reading the passage “The Way to Peace” from Swami Sivananda.