The “Descent Of The Mind Into The Heart”

A major theme in Orthodox spirituality is the reunification of the mind and the heart. When the mind is scattered among many thoughts, it operates mostly at the surface level.

Through prayer and watchfulness, the Fathers say the mind can return to its proper place in the heart. This idea appears repeatedly in The Philokalia and in the teaching of saints such as Gregory Palamas.

When this happens:

– the mind becomes quieter.

– thoughts become fewer.

– awareness becomes deeper and more unified.

-By Ioan (John) Calineac. 

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