However, as long as you’re thinking about anything, it’s above you, an obstacle between you and God, and the more you have in your mind that is not God, the further you are from him. I also want to say with all due respect that when you’re doing the work of contemplation it does you little good to focus on the kindness and importance of God, or on any of these: our Lady, the saints, angels, or the joys of heaven. Although you might think that approach would strengthen your purpose, it won’t. Yes, we should remember God’s kindness and love and praise him for our blessings, but it’s much better
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