Reading in an absent minded, distracted ways, exactly like walking through beautiful countryside with your eyes closed. We should not read in order to forget ourselves in our daily life, but on the contrary to take control of it again, with a firm hand, with greater awareness and maturity.
At last, the whole universe surrended to his quiet mind. Like Hesse and his books. Like he suggested, we should listen carefully to our inner voice so as to find a way out. Seek for the tranquility of mind and hold the spirit of criticism.