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“Nothing happens accidentally or in such a way that you cannot learn from it; you must understand this at once, for this is how your trust grows in the Lord whom you have chosen to follow.”

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Book:Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

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Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth delves into the practices and philosophies of ascetics from various historical periods. It examines the methods used by these individuals to cultivate self-discipline and spiritual growth, providing insights into the ancient tradition of asceticism. more

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Tito Colliander

Tito Colliander was a Swedish writer known for his unique literary style and profound philosophical thinking. His works spanned across various genres including novels, poetry, and drama, and had a significant impact on Swedish literature. more

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“The saints' deep secret is this: do not seek freedom, and freedom will be given you.”

Given Secret Saint Asceticism

Book:Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

Source: Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

“There are three kinds of nature in man, as Nicetas Stethatos further explains: the carnal man, who wants to live for his own pleasure, even if it harms others; the natural man, who wants to please both himself and others; and the spiritual man, who wants to please only God, even if it harms himself. The first is lower than human nature, the second is normal, the third is above nature; it is life in Christ.”

Ifs Men Want Firsts Humans Kind Spiritual Three Christ Natural Pleasure Human Nature Please Normal Thirds Harm Asceticism

Author:Tito Colliander

“If you were not full of self-pity you would soon observe that we ourselves are to blame for all this evil, because we refuse to understand that it is in reality a good thing.”

Ifs Self Reality Evil Blame Good Things Refuse Pity Self Pity Asceticism

Book:Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

Source: Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

“You must learn to follow privately the Lord's bidding: not to speak empty words, not to adorn yourself, always to obey authority, not to look at a woman with desire, not to be angry and much else.”

Looks Desire Speak Lord Authority Empty Angry Asceticism Bidding Empty Words

Book:Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

Source: Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

“A truly unselfish act is not mine, but God's. It cannot be obstructed. Only for my own plans, my own wishes to study, to work, to rest, eat, or do a service to my fellowman- can some external circumstance "get in the way," and then I am grieved.”

Way Wish My Own Study Plans Mines Circumstances Unselfish Asceticism Unselfish Acts

Book:Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

Source: Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

“This obstinate will to personal happiness is the cause of unrest and division in your soul. Give it up and work against it: the rest will be given you without effort.”

Giving Soul Given Causes Effort Your Soul Division Unrest Asceticism Obstinate Personal Happiness

Book:Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

Source: Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

“Remember: there is no place, no community, no external circumstance that is not serviceable for the battle you have chosen. The exception is only such work as directly serves your vices.”

Remember Community Circumstances Battle Vices Chosen Exception Asceticism

Book:Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

Source: Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

“We notice the person who is for ever bowing and fussily servile, and perhaps say, How humble he is! But the truly humble person escapes notice: the world does not know him.”

Knows World Persons Doe Humble Asceticism Humble Person

Book:Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

Source: Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

“Weakness for wealth and for collecting and owning things of different kinds; the urge for physical (sensuous) enjoyment; the longing for honour, which is the root of envy; the desire to conquer and be the deciding factor; pride in the glory of power; the urge to adorn oneself and to be liked; the craving for praise; concern and anxiety for physical well-being. All these are of the world; they combine deceitfully to hold us in heavy bonds.”

Source: Way of the Ascetics: The Ancient Tradition of Discipline and Inner Growth

“As soon as you direct such a question outward to your fellow man and not inward to yourself, you have set yourself on a judgment seat and thereby judged yourself. You have robbed yourself of what you had won by your own continence; you have taken one step forward but ten backward: and then you have reason to weep over your obstinacy, your failure to improve, and your pride.”

Men Reason Steps Taken Pride Ten Judgment Direct Fellows Seats Over You Judged Inward Fellow Man Steps Forward Asceticism Obstinacy

Author:Tito Colliander