“People who have been buffeted by rough winds, either because God allowed it in order to rein them in, or because of the devil’s envy, are in need of much sunshine and spiritual refreshment before they can blossom and bear fruit. They are like trees that have grown bold during winter’s halcyon days only to face the cold north wind afterwards; they will need constant spring sunshine and showers for their sap to circulate again and to blossom and bear fruit….It takes a philotimo-filled [Christ-like atttitude towards life] effort, with hope and trust in God. Trust in God, simplicity, and struggle with philotimo will lead to inner peace and security, and then the soul fills with hope and joy.”

– ‘Spiritual Awakening’