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What should we know in the battle against thoughts? (Saint Paisios the Athonite)

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‘We should put a question mark against conjectures of suspicion’. ‘Elder what helps to get rid of suspicions? ‘Are things always the way you see them? Always put a question mark after each of your thoughts, because you usually look at things ‘from the left’ . And you can also add a good thought or two about others, so you aren’t off target in your judgments. If you put two question marks it’s better. If you put three, it’s even better. In that way, you keep calm and do yourself some good. And you benefit the other person as well. Otherwise, with a thought from the left, you get upset and cross and worried, which damages you spiritually. When you deal with what you ...

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They’re food (Saint John of Kronstadt)

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When you pray, try very hard to feel the power and truth of the words of the prayer in your heart. Feed on them, because they’re imperishable nourishment. Sprinkle your heart with them, because they’re like the morning dew and warm yourself with them, because they’re like a cozy fire.

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