But I will say this to you about the harmonies and pleasures that come in by the windows of your intellect and may be good or may be evil. Always exercise yourself in this blind, heartfelt, joyful longing of love that is contemplation, and I have no doubt that it will tell you all about them and teach you to distinguish which is which. If you’re somewhat astonished at first by these strange and unfamiliar spiritual delights, contemplative prayer will help you with them because it binds your heart and keeps you calm, giving you the presence of mind to wait. You won’t endorse these until they’ve
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