St. Barsanuphius teaches: while the ship is at sea, it suffers misfortunes and the imitation of the winds, and when it reaches the haven of quiet and peaceful, it is no longer afraid of misfortunes and afflictions and wind blows, but remains in silence. So you, monk, as long as you stay with people, expect sorrows and troubles and a simulation of mental winds; and when you enter into silence, you have nothing to fear.
St. Serpahim of Sarov, Spiritual Instructions
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