Saturday, December 6, 2014

It is possible


A brother said to Abba Anthony, "Pray for me." The old man said to him, "I will have no mercy upon you, nor will God have any, if you yourself do not make an effort and if you do not pray to God."

It is by our own efforts we fly to God. Nothing or no one can take you there. Others may guide but you must spread your wings. The winds will help you soar but it is up to you to find the air currents to carry you higher.

Clinging to anyone or anything, a book, a statue, a ritual is to be dependent on external and therefore temporary spiritual aids, which will keep you weak and dependent. In the end, you are left alone with only yourself.

Believe in yourself and make the effort.

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