I’ve recently discovered a book by Dag Hammarskjold called Markings.  I’ve not read his work before but was so moved by Markings, that I look forward to reading other works by him.

Dag Hammarskjold was Secretary General of the United Nations from April 1953- Sept. 1961. Mr. Hammarskjold died in a plane crash while on a UN mission to Congo.

Markings is written in diary form, though the many entries have the appearance of an aphorism. The entry dates extend from 1925 to 1961.  The entries trace the development of his spiritual thought throughout this period of his life.  Dag Hammarskjold was not afraid to look deep inside himself (psyche, soul?) and ask tough questions.  The book shows his progression toward a deep spirituality.

I love the title.  The word markings evokes connotations of a touchstone.  Those places on our spiritual journey that mark great insights and revelations.  Dag Hammarskjold is sharing his own insights, written…