Last time when sudden and anonymous sense of frustration visited me, deep inside my heart implored for remedy. It was quite striking that angel of peace brought me to these astounding words from blessed mother Gavrillia which goes:
"We are useful only when we do not exist for ourselves. And vice versa."(The ascetic of love, p. 346).
These simple words of the beloved child of God silently soothed me and gave me a sense of serenity. Such a miracle.
Honestly as an introvert kind of person, it is easy for me to be trapped with myself and to find myself in the circle of me and that makes me so vulnerable and got frustrated easily. These words spoke very poignantly but somehow brings me sense of joy and peace. Knowing that it is a good thing to lay aside the thought of what's mine and start to open up our self to embrace others in love is so much liberating. I got a little bit insight of what St. Paul was feeling when he said, "It is no longer I but Christ who lives in me." Such a blessed disposition.
It starts with praying genuinely for the goodness of others, as persons and then staying silent. Yes, because in the stillness of the heart we become more awake and sober, to be attentively present for others before God. Glory to Thee O God! Glory to Thee.
"We are useful only when we do not exist for ourselves. And vice versa."(The ascetic of love, p. 346).
These simple words of the beloved child of God silently soothed me and gave me a sense of serenity. Such a miracle.
Honestly as an introvert kind of person, it is easy for me to be trapped with myself and to find myself in the circle of me and that makes me so vulnerable and got frustrated easily. These words spoke very poignantly but somehow brings me sense of joy and peace. Knowing that it is a good thing to lay aside the thought of what's mine and start to open up our self to embrace others in love is so much liberating. I got a little bit insight of what St. Paul was feeling when he said, "It is no longer I but Christ who lives in me." Such a blessed disposition.
It starts with praying genuinely for the goodness of others, as persons and then staying silent. Yes, because in the stillness of the heart we become more awake and sober, to be attentively present for others before God. Glory to Thee O God! Glory to Thee.
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