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Elder Philimon on fear and the river of life
The speaker describes how Elder Philimon of the Holy Skete of Prophet Elijah on Mount Athos addressed his fears about the future. The Elder used the image of a river: from one bank the view is one way, but crossing to the other side reveals the same reality from a different perspective. He said that when daily life is seen through the spirit and will of God, fear disappears completely. The speaker confirms that the Elder's words proved true in his experience.
Key moments
- The speaker approached the Elder with fears about the unknown future, as every person fears tomorrow.
- The Elder told him not to fear, using the image of a river that looks different once you cross to the opposite bank.
- The Elder was proven right: seeing daily life through the spirit and will of God removes all fear.
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