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Geoff Ayers's avatar

I enjoyed reading this. Holiness and asceticism in the suburbs could and should be its own genre of self-help literature.

Do you have any book recommendations related to Acedia, or sources to point to? I've never heard of it before.

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September Santiago's avatar

As well, really any Orthodox Christian work, particularly from the Desert Fathers or monks from Mt. Athos are wonderful in the spiritual formation with an Eastern Christian slant (that includes topics like acedia).

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September Santiago's avatar

Hi Geoff. First off, thank you so much for taking the time to read my work. It means the world and more to me.

As for acedia, I haven't come across any literature about it, although I would devour any I set my eyes on. However, I can recommend you this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/oJ2Qn1nGMDk?feature=shared, and this article: https://www.orthodoxroad.com/acedia-the-two-faced-demon/

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Geoff Ayers's avatar

Super cool, thank you!

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Pebble's avatar

This was brilliant. I can relate completely.

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September Santiago's avatar

Yes!! Thank you! We will figure it out together. Its a journey.🌞

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Pebble's avatar

It is 💗 we fall and we get back up

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