Meaning and context of this quote
“The beginning of stillness is the putting away of distraction. The middle of stillness is an illuminated heart. The end of stillness is standing before God.”
from The Ladder of Divine Ascent — John Climacus
This passage from The Ladder of Divine Ascent reflects John Climacus’s teaching on divine union.
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