Love is the complete repudiation of any unkind thought about one’s neighbour, since, ‘Love thinks no evil.’ Love, unchangeable tranquillity and our adoption as children of God are different from each other only in name. As light, fire and flame are present in the selfsame operation, so are these three manifestations of the Spirit. (John Climacus)

In loving God and neighbor we fulfill our purpose.

In fulfilling our purpose we experience unchangeable tranquility that, regardless of turmoil and trouble, abides with us.

A flame gives forth light that is seen and fire that warms. Just as God, neighbor, and self are three expressions of the same essential relationship.

The image is of Pentecost by El Greco.