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Hieromonk Damascene (Christensen)
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| readeralexey | Дата: Суббота, 06.05.2023, 15:11 | Сообщение # 1 |
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| Nothing less than the slow, painful, merciless death of the ego is required of those who would enter into watchfulness and prayer in the right spirit. Cut off from its accustomed food, the ego retreats famished into a corner, where it cries out until at last it has no more energy, and it expires. With this, true life begins.
Hieromonk Damascene (Christensen)
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| yarovaya02 | Дата: Воскресенье, 14.05.2023, 14:02 | Сообщение # 2 |
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| In my opinion, we should be strict to ourselves, we should limit our wanton willings. Christ endured a lot of things - hunger, poverty, misunderstanding and even death. Can’t we endure sufferings in the name of God? And then we might see that although our body was restricted, our spirit became more free.
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| marichernaya911 | Дата: Понедельник, 15.05.2023, 13:24 | Сообщение # 3 |
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| These words are indeed trustworthy. That is the process archimandrite Sophronius (Sacharov) describes in his "spiritual autobiography" called "To See God as He Is" ("Видеть Бога, как Он есть"). There the elder tells about the decade of fervent prayer of repentance, when he cried nights and days long about his sinfulness and his rift with Christ due to that. And there Fr. Sophronius says that only at the point when you understand your true misery and weakness, when you stop relying on yourself - your thoughts and feelings, your understanding of things, only then, at the moment of humility and obedience, Christ enters your heart and becomes the King of your life.
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Сообщение отредактировал marichernaya911 - Понедельник, 26.06.2023, 11:39 |
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| sasavasl15 | Дата: Вторник, 23.05.2023, 16:49 | Сообщение # 4 |
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| I agree with the quote of Hieromonk Damascene. To immerse ourselves in this state of watchfulness and prayer in the right spirit, we must first get rid of our attachment to the ego. This process can be slow and painful as we are asked to give up the ways in which we identify ourselves and our sense of importance.
But as we free ourselves from the power of the ego, we begin to experience a new sense of freedom and connection with the world around us. We see ourselves as part of a larger whole, not as individuals, and we are able to act out of compassion and humility.
Thus, the death of the ego is not a punishment or a loss, but a necessary step on the path to spiritual growth.
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Сообщение отредактировал sasavasl15 - Вторник, 23.05.2023, 17:06 |
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| amasaltseva | Дата: Пятница, 26.05.2023, 16:25 | Сообщение # 5 |
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| I agree with hieromonk Damascene, though I realize that there is great difference between “agreeing” with the statement and “acting” accordingly. It sounds very strict, and it seems it doesn’t consider people’s weak essence. I guess the problem may lie in the different ways of defining “ego”. If ego is one’s self, identity, uniqueness, then I believe we shouldn’t lose it as a very precious God’s gift. Here, I suggest, hieromonk Damascene means a different thing. Is it something that may lead to a feeling of one’s superiority over others, or inflated feeling of “self”. Then it is indeed not beneficial for anyone’s spiritual life.
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Сообщение отредактировал amasaltseva - Понедельник, 26.06.2023, 12:48 |
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| ulyana_kazakova | Дата: Понедельник, 29.05.2023, 23:43 | Сообщение # 6 |
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| The saying that a person begins to live when his ego dies can be interpreted from different perspectives and in different contexts. However, if we consider it from the perspective of Christian teaching, we can say that it has to do with the notion of turning to God, renouncing one's egoistic aspirations and seeking truth and spiritual meaning in life.
In Christianity man's transformation and spiritual rebirth takes place through renunciation of the sinful self and recognition of one's need for salvation and God's grace. This can be analogous to the 'death of the ego', that is, the renunciation of an egoistic and self-centred life where one seeks to satisfy only one's own desires and interests. When one recognises his dependence on God and turns to Him with a sincere heart, he opens himself to spiritual rebirth and transformation. This can lead to a new way of thinking, new values and priorities in life based on love, mercy, justice and service to others.
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| alekssander-com29 | Дата: Вторник, 06.06.2023, 14:45 | Сообщение # 7 |
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| As I see it, this quote emphasizes the importance of overcoming our ego and cultivating a humble and selfless mindset. It suggests that in order to truly engage in watchfulness and prayer, we need to let go of our self-centeredness and desires.
The quote describes the process of taming our ego as a slow and painful death. It means that we must gradually detach ourselves from selfish thoughts, behaviors, and attachments. Just as a starving person becomes weak and cries out for nourishment, our ego protests when it is deprived of its usual self-centeredness. But as we persist in this process and deny the ego's desires, it eventually loses its power and influence over us.Once the ego is diminished, our spiritual awakening and a deeper connection with God comes.
By letting go of our selfish desires and surrendering our ego, we open ourselves up to a higher purpose and a more meaningful existence. It involves humility, selflessness, and a sincere desire to let go of our selfish nature. By undergoing this process, we can experience a profound spiritual awakening and embark on a path of true and abundant life in communion with God.
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| bondarenkodv7 | Дата: Среда, 14.06.2023, 23:28 | Сообщение # 8 |
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| I agree with Hieromonk Damascene's statement. To enter prayer in the right spirit, you must have complete trust in God's will, which requires subduing your selfish desires and needs. This process is quite fittingly described by Hieromonk Damascene as famishing of the ego. To stop getting distracted, you deprive your ego from its food - attention to yourself, and only then, once your ego is silenced and your mind is cleared, you are in an adequate state for prayer.
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| sensualpie111 | Дата: Воскресенье, 03.09.2023, 00:02 | Сообщение # 9 |
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| Hieromonk Damascene's statement eloquently captures the essence of spiritual growth and the significance of relinquishing the ego in the pursuit of watchfulness and prayer. This idea aligns with the teachings of various spiritual traditions and is exemplified in classic literature.
In the Bible, the concept of dying to the ego is closely linked to Christian spirituality. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." This call to self-denial and humility reflects the idea that true spiritual life blossoms when the ego is subdued. The process of surrendering the ego's desires and attachments allows one to align more fully with God's will.
Classic literature often explores the theme of ego dissolution and rebirth. In Herman Hesse's novel "Siddhartha," the protagonist embarks on a spiritual journey in search of enlightenment. He undergoes a transformation by shedding his ego-driven identity and worldly desires, ultimately finding inner peace and wisdom. This narrative illustrates that the death of the ego can lead to a profound rebirth of the spirit.
In conclusion, Hieromonk Damascene's words underscore the essential role of ego dissolution in the pursuit of watchfulness and prayer. This spiritual principle is echoed in the teachings of Jesus and portrayed in classic literature, emphasizing that the path to true life and spiritual enlightenment often begins with the surrender of the ego's demands and the embrace of humility and selflessness.
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