>>12231280>Be me>Orthodox Catholic>dislike frivolous social events>become more and more of a recluse from the world and what it offers>Mind my own business, and pursue the perfection of my soul>every study becomes a pursuit of knowing God>Realize that conforming to truth is conforming to God.>I am appreciating the artists work>thinking about becoming a Monk in solitude to continue my studies>Realize that self mastery (bounding myself to the chains of God) is the highest pursuit one can take on So far, I have had no unnecessary heart ache, studies are fun, I can be alone and content, sleep on the ground and be content, eat dirt and be content. I have become more calm and patient with both study and people. I'm still not perfect, but strive to be.
