I am very grateful to be back in the Angel Room with time; time to pray, write, read, pray; time for silence, solitude and simplicity. I’ve missed this time, although I’m filled with gratitude for the family and travel time I’ve had.
Today I’ve been thinking about how hard it is to love others when I am judging them. In Writings from the Philokalia: on Prayer of the Heart, the Monks of Callistus tell me: ”Not seeing evil intentions gives birth to love.” When I judge I often unconsciously assume an evil intention in the other person. But when I think about that monks’ comment and stop presuming evil intentions, my focus shifts, judgments fade away, and I’m left knowing that that person is struggling just like me to be loved and to love.
Taking time to pray, read, write, and ponder is why I am very grateful to be back here.
Today I’ve been thinking about how hard it is to love others when I am judging them. In Writings from the Philokalia: on Prayer of the Heart, the Monks of Callistus tell me: ”Not seeing evil intentions gives birth to love.” When I judge I often unconsciously assume an evil intention in the other person. But when I think about that monks’ comment and stop presuming evil intentions, my focus shifts, judgments fade away, and I’m left knowing that that person is struggling just like me to be loved and to love.
Taking time to pray, read, write, and ponder is why I am very grateful to be back here.
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