March 1966
Sisters in grace, we greet thee. And we bring thee thoughts from the mind of the Master.
"Cast your burden upon me for my yolk is light. Day by day thou seeest me. Hour by hour you recognize me at all times. When you take my hand you search my face. You fill my heart with gladness. You recognise me in living things and you know of my nearness. You feel the warmth of love. When your heart is stirred with compassion and feeling for others. Thou seekest not a God in a far place. Thou knowest I am in your very own heart."
As the flower lifts its face to the sun, and partakes of the heavenly warmth, it is I giving, it is I taking. As one who is in need of Spiritual things, of material things, holds forth its hand and is given by another kind and loving soul this or that, albeit, only a kind and reassuring word, it is I, giving and I taking.
When you know me, when love in the God sense is brought forth and developed within you, then the king is on his throne. Love is in its proper place. God, the Creator, is there. And all is in perfect order. Everything is in its proper place. And your world, your real world, is a peaceful one. Albeit, the noise of the storm, the chaos, in the outside world can be heard beating against the window pain of your heart and mind. It is outside.
You are on your own in your own chamber, surrounded by loving servants and friends. All of those belonging to the royal household of your life are round about. They are keepers at your door. And messengers await your thoughts and fly with lightning speed to carry out your orders. when I am in absolute control.
When love rules supreme and the burden is no more and the yoke is light. Well balanced and even it can be carried with the back perfectly straight, with the courage and the strength that only love can bring into being, mean "I am, Thou art”.
The Divine is not distant. "I am, Thou art" is saying that we are part of the Divine — a timeless principle also expressed as Tat Tvam Asi, "Thou art That," one of the four Mahavakyas of the Upanishads, where the innermost self and the ultimate ground of reality are said to be one. The same identification runs through "it is I, giving and I taking" — the Divine present in both the one who gives and the one in need, close to Matthew 25:40's "inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, ye have done it unto me."
When this is recognised, when the inner self is unconditional love, burdens become light. Regardless of the storm outside, you can remain contented and at peace within, knowing you are supported.