Discouragement is an enemy of your perseverance. If you don't
fight against discouragement you will become pessimistic first, and
lukewarm afterwards. Be an optimist. (The Way, 988)
Constancy, that nothing can shake. That is what you need. Ask it
of God and do what you can to obtain it: for it is a great safeguard
against your ever turning from the fruitful way you have chosen. (The
Way, 990)
You cannot 'rise'. It's not surprising: that fall!
Persevere and you will 'rise'. Remember what a spiritual writer has
said: your poor soul is like a bird whose wings are caked with mud. Suns
of heaven are needed and personal efforts, small and constant, to shake
off those inclinations, those vain fancies, that depression: that mud
clinging to your wings. And you will see yourself free. If you
persevere, you will 'rise'. (The Way, 991)
Give thanks to God who
helped you, and rejoice in your victory. What deep joy you feel in your
soul, after responding to grace! (The Way, 992)
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