Our heart distracts us when it inclines to the fulfillment of its own fallen desires, when it leaves the path of God's will. - Ignatius Bryanchaninov

The fall has become so assimilated to the essence of all mankind that rejection of the fall has become tantamount to rejection of our very life.

All the saints assiduously avoided distraction. Constantly, or at the very least as often as possible, they concentrated their thoughts within themselves, paying attention to every movement of the mind and heart, directing these according to the commands of the Gospels.

Do you want to learn to love God? Separate yourself from any word, deed, thought and feeling forbidden by the Gospels.