You ask, "Shouldn't I be doing something?" Of course that is necessary. Do whatever falls into your hands, in your circle and in your situation--and believe that this is and will be your true work; nothing more from you is required. It is a great error to think that you must undertake important and great labors, whether for heaven or, as the progressives think, in order to make one's contribution to humanity. That is not necessary at all. It is necessary only to do everything in accordance with the Lord's commandments. Just exactly what is to be done? Nothing in particular, just that which presents itself to each one according to the circumstances of his life and which is demanded by the individual events with which each of us meets.
The Spiritual Life & How to Be Attuned to It, St Theophan the Recluse, Letter 16
27 September 2009
What Do I Do With Myself???
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Very nice. Just what I needed to hear today. You always have such great quotes, and I thoroughly enjoy them.
In my prayers.
Peace, Janelle
Thank you, Janelle!
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