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Quote of the day, 16 August: St. John of the Cross
It is clear in speaking of the privative harm that a person, by mere attachment to a created thing, is less capable of God; and this, in the measure that the appetite has entity in the soul. For two contraries cannot coexist in the same subject, as the philosophers say… Since love of God and attachment to creatures are contraries, they cannot coexist in the same will.
In natural generation, a new form cannot be introduced into a subject without expulsion of the form already there, which is an impediment to the new form because of the existing contrariety. Similarly, insofar as a person is subject to a sensory spirit, an entirely spiritual one cannot enter.
This is why our Lord said through St. Matthew: Non est bonum sumere panem filiorum et mittere canibus (It is unbecoming to take the children’s bread and give it to the dogs) [Mt. 15:26]. Also in another part he says through the same evangelist: Nolite sanctum dare canibus (Do not give what is holy to the dogs) [Mt. 7:6].
All those who dispose themselves for the pure reception of God’s Spirit through the denial of their appetites for creatures, our Lord compares to the children of God. And all those who desire to feed their appetites on creatures, he compares to the dogs. It is the privilege of children to eat at table with their father and from his dish, which is to share in his Spirit; but the dogs must eat the crumbs that fall from the table [Mt. 15:26-27].
Our lesson here is that all creatures are like crumbs that have fallen from God’s table. Those who go about feeding on creatures, then, are rightly designated as dogs and are deprived of the children’s bread because they refuse to rise from the crumbs of creatures to the uncreated Spirit of their Father. This is precisely why they wander about hungry as dogs. The crumbs serve more to whet their appetite than to satisfy their hunger. David says of them: Famem patientur ut canes, et circuibunt civitatem. Si vero no fuerint saturati, et murmurabunt (They will suffer hunger like dogs, and wander around the city. And if they are not filled, they will murmur) [Ps. 59:14-15]. This is the characteristic of those with appetites; they are always dissatisfied and bitter, like someone who is hungry.
What, then, has the hunger caused by creatures in common with the fullness caused by the Spirit of God? This uncreated fullness cannot enter a soul until this other hunger caused by the desires is expelled. Since hunger and fullness are contraries, they cannot coexist in the same person.
Saint John of the Cross
Ascent of Mount Carmel, I.6.1–3
John of the Cross, St 1991, The Collected Works of St. John of the Cross, rev. edn, Kavanaugh, K & Rodriguez, O (trans.), ICS Publications, Washington DC.
Featured image: Czech photographer Jaromír Chalabala captured this photo of a curious labrador retriever with his owner in a dog-friendly café. Image credit: chalabala / Adobe Stock
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"Most people's lives are run by desire and fear.
- Desire is the need to add something to yourself in order to be yourself more fully.
- All fear is the fear of losing something and thereby becoming diminished and being less."These two movements obscure the fact that Being cannot be given or taken away. Being in its fullness is already within you, Now."
— Eckhart Tolle
#fear #desire #fullness #self #quotes #practice #joy #deceive #plenitude #completeness #acceptance #EckhartTolle
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"Most people's lives are run by desire and fear.
- Desire is the need to add something to yourself in order to be yourself more fully.
- All fear is the fear of losing something and thereby becoming diminished and being less."These two movements obscure the fact that Being cannot be given or taken away. Being in its fullness is already within you, Now."
— Eckhart Tolle
#fear #desire #fullness #self #quotes #practice #joy #deceive #plenitude #completeness #acceptance #EckhartTolle
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"Most people's lives are run by desire and fear.
- Desire is the need to add something to yourself in order to be yourself more fully.
- All fear is the fear of losing something and thereby becoming diminished and being less."These two movements obscure the fact that Being cannot be given or taken away. Being in its fullness is already within you, Now."
— Eckhart Tolle
#fear #desire #fullness #self #quotes #practice #joy #deceive #plenitude #completeness #acceptance #EckhartTolle
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"Most people's lives are run by desire and fear.
- Desire is the need to add something to yourself in order to be yourself more fully.
- All fear is the fear of losing something and thereby becoming diminished and being less."These two movements obscure the fact that Being cannot be given or taken away. Being in its fullness is already within you, Now."
— Eckhart Tolle
#fear #desire #fullness #self #quotes #practice #joy #deceive #plenitude #completeness #acceptance #EckhartTolle
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"Most people's lives are run by desire and fear.
- Desire is the need to add something to yourself in order to be yourself more fully.
- All fear is the fear of losing something and thereby becoming diminished and being less."These two movements obscure the fact that Being cannot be given or taken away. Being in its fullness is already within you, Now."
— Eckhart Tolle
#fear #desire #fullness #self #quotes #practice #joy #deceive #plenitude #completeness #acceptance #EckhartTolle
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The peace you’re looking for isn’t something to acquire. It’s what’s revealed when you stop searching.
#clarity #completeness #fullness #lack #mind #pause #peace #silence #stillness
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The peace you’re looking for isn’t something to acquire. It’s what’s revealed when you stop searching.
#clarity #completeness #fullness #lack #mind #pause #peace #silence #stillness
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The peace you’re looking for isn’t something to acquire. It’s what’s revealed when you stop searching.
#clarity #completeness #fullness #lack #mind #pause #peace #silence #stillness
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#Saltedcurd can promote a feeling of #fullness, making it a satisfying addition to your #diet.
https://indianf.com/curd-with-salt-or-sugar-which-is-healthier-and-why/#:~:text=Salted%20curd%20can%20promote%20a%20feeling%20of%20fullness%2C%20making%20it%20a%20satisfying%20addition%20to%20your%20diet. -
#Saltedcurd can promote a feeling of #fullness, making it a satisfying addition to your #diet.
https://indianf.com/curd-with-salt-or-sugar-which-is-healthier-and-why/#:~:text=Salted%20curd%20can%20promote%20a%20feeling%20of%20fullness%2C%20making%20it%20a%20satisfying%20addition%20to%20your%20diet. -
How to Avoid Overeating: Portion Control 🥗🎛️
Portion control is the practice of managing the amount of food you eat in one sitting to avoid overeating and maintain a balanced diet.
🧠 Mindful Eating
🍽️ Use Smaller Plates and Bowls
🍟 Portion Out Snacks
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#overeating #portioncontrol #nutrition #meals #balanceddiet #mindful #plates #bowls #snacks #hunger #fullness #nutrientdense #onlinecoach #onlinepersonaltrainer
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How to Avoid Overeating: Portion Control 🥗🎛️
Portion control is the practice of managing the amount of food you eat in one sitting to avoid overeating and maintain a balanced diet.
🧠 Mindful Eating
🍽️ Use Smaller Plates and Bowls
🍟 Portion Out Snacks
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#overeating #portioncontrol #nutrition #meals #balanceddiet #mindful #plates #bowls #snacks #hunger #fullness #nutrientdense #onlinecoach #onlinepersonaltrainer
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How to Avoid Overeating: Portion Control 🥗🎛️
Portion control is the practice of managing the amount of food you eat in one sitting to avoid overeating and maintain a balanced diet.
🧠 Mindful Eating
🍽️ Use Smaller Plates and Bowls
🍟 Portion Out Snacks
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#overeating #portioncontrol #nutrition #meals #balanceddiet #mindful #plates #bowls #snacks #hunger #fullness #nutrientdense #onlinecoach #onlinepersonaltrainer
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#Papaya contributes to a sense of #fullness, making it an ideal snack for those seeking #weight management benefits.
https://indianf.com/benefits-of-morning-papaya-consumption/#:~:text=Papaya%20contributes%20to%20a%20sense%20of%20fullness%2C%20making%20it%20an%20ideal%20snack%20for%20those%20seeking%20weight%20management%20benefits. -
#Chewing slowly grants your #brain time to register #fullness signals, preventing #overeating. This deliberate approach enhances the enjoyment of your #meals, reducing #cravings and aiding #digestion.
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Opt for low-#energy-density #foods that are high in #water and #fibre, offering #fullness without excess #calories.
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Consuming #water before or during #meals induces a feeling of #fullness, curbing your #appetite.
https://indianf.com/satisfying-dieting-tips-stay-full/#:~:text=Consuming%20water%20before%20or%20during%20meals%20induces%20a%20feeling%20of%20fullness%2C%20curbing%20your%20appetite.
