What God is Not Word from a Poustinik: Stillness
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Feb 12, 2025 Mother Natalia shares insights from her recent poustinia, emphasizing the vital need for stillness and rest in a busy life. She reflects on how obedience to monastic practices leads to holiness and personal transformation. The conversation explores how God communicates uniquely with different personalities and highlights the importance of recognizing beauty as a way to connect with the divine. Ultimately, rest is portrayed not just as a break, but as a profound gift tied to community and spiritual growth.
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Let God Fight Your Battles
- Mother Natalia experienced a Poustinia invitation to stop striving and allow God to act for her.
- She realized living her monastic rule faithfully is the primary way God forms her, not extra self-directed effort.
Obey The Given Rhythm
- Be obedient to your schedule: honor work, prayer, and free time equally.
- Live the life you've vowed and let that discipline purify you instead of adding performative sacrifices.
Don't Hunt For Hidden Faults
- Searching for faults in peaceful relationships can be spiritual pride or avoidance.
- Mother Natalia learned to vigilantly watch her heart but not go hunting for what might need fixing.
