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a glass which had a little ower painted on it, a tablecloth that was
embroidered, tables and chairs that had been carved, and so forth. In
this way the heart is dispersed. Do not waste your heart
foolishly...Women in their practical daily lives love such ne detail, just
as they do in their spiritual lives; but being occupied with ne details
in the practical realm allows Satan to do his own meticulous
destructive work. Do not attach yourselves to ephemeral things, but
only to God. Do not become lost in the sea of detail; rather, simplify
your spiritual struggle by beginning with the obvious passions. If your
greater passions are cut off, the small ones are cut off and disappear
easily as well. Do not dwell on your past life or your childhood
transgressions for new doors have now opened.

Always live in a state of continuous doxology and gratitude, because

the greatest sin is ingratitude and the worst sinner is the one who is
ungrateful."

Saint Paisios also said:

"Women are full of love. But Satan poisons their love and turns it to
envy. Women love themselves excessively. We are tormented from this
kind of love. If we step out of this self-love, then it remains all for
Christ and our fellow man."

And he said:

"A jealous man reaches the point of avoiding the person he envies. A
jealous woman cannot rest until her adversary is totally wiped out."

An elder said:

"Within human contrariety, God's harmony is hidden. For example, in a

marriage two different personalities can experience harmony. Thus
women with their emotional wealth should bring men closer to God."

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"Glory Be To GOD For All Things!"--Saint John Chrysostom

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With sincere agape in His Holy Diakonia,

The sinner and unworthy servant of God

+Father George

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