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March 13, 2026
THIS IS EVERY MAN'S ENEMY
The Georgian saint teaches us – instead of waiting for happiness or misfortune to come on their own, every decision and every action shapes our path to salvation.
TL;DR
- We are surrounded by voices and constant talk from others daily.
- Silence and inner peace build spiritual strength.
- Elder Paisios the Athonite advises to flee from the enemy – talking with people.
- Excessive talking (praznoslovlje) obscures the soul, similar to clouds covering the sun.
- True freedom and peace come from inner silence and careful guarding of the heart.
- Avoiding idle chatter protects the soul from darkness in Orthodox life.
- The article includes passages from the Gospels of Mark and John.
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