Author of quotes: Archimandrite Andrew (Konnos). Page 1

Spiritual maturity is when a person is not interested in others. He did not believe that I should do anyway, because one way or another does someone else. He has his own opinion, he to no one so can anywhere to say what he thinks is right, regardless of the opinions of others on this matter and their relationship to it. If I say nothing, so as not to harm his reputation - I'm not free. Agree? Don't you want to be free? Agree or disagree, to Express their point of view - no matter how Holy or was your companion.

Low self esteem, lack of respect for yourself, neglecting yourself is not humility. If the person doesn't value herself is not humility. Humility is not when you can't stand on his own feet and constantly need support. On the contrary, we insult God, if He gave us those gifts and abilities through which we can contend.

Giving freedom, you really are tied to yourself.

Inside you is your own treasure, their own beauty, their very own company. All this is the fruit of your prayers. And if we do not build a relationship with God, the day will come when you will be very painful, you will suffer. Feel it now. Let it be just you and God, leave other people alone.

Well, if remembering about the past, you still don't like myself. Need to feel that you are growing, changing, that the old you dies and something new comes.

Those who have passed through suffering, become the most compassionate. They know what pain is, and understand others.

You can rely on people, rely on them, but no need for them to cling to for hope, no need to cleave a heart, then what if they fall, will fall and you.

Real help - not from people. And salvation is not from human beings. Therefore decide not to rely on them, strengthen your soul, establish a personal relationship with the Lord. Let people give you what I can give, but does not require much from them. Love everyone - but it is correct. Destradi, soperezhivat, compassionate, be together, not separated - but remember: do not ask people too much. Tunes as: "I Have God. I was looking for."

I wonder if you ever about gaining peace of mind as the most important goal in life? To the soul was always so calm - no matter where you are in the street, in the store, in the library, just walking. Go somewhere alone and not feel lonely. No one around, but you're happy, ' cause you're not alone - you and your "I". I don't mean narcissism and selfishness, when a person considers himself such an important person that needs no one and despises everyone. I'm talking about spiritual completeness. When it is, the person is not dependent on others. I just know that represent a great value - because I have the stamp of divine love, I am the image of God, I have divine grace, the soul, which the Lord had given me His breath. That's what gives me value, not what others say about me.

Prayer is the most difficult thing in the world. But if you can learn the prayer it turns into the best vacation. After it - like after a cool shower in the heat, so fresh and so good!

Anyone not possible to force change. Only love. And only then, when there comes the right moment. When a person can make a choice and willing to change.

Prayer helps a lot to avoid this deception, this error, when we exceed the extent of their responsibility for the other person. You begin to understand what is truly important, what is the problem actually becomes the main, and solving it, calm down.

Prayer teaches us to treat with respect and understanding as ourselves, and to one's neighbor. In this case you no one else will be irritated, no matter what happens. How would a person not do to you, you will not cease to love him, and will, though with regret, to pray and hope that he will change. This hope will not place demands and violence.

Your child is as human as you, with the same immortal soul. He just got born. But he doesn't belong. He is not some beautiful thing to hold and put anywhere in the house, and then to do anything with it.