Thou must understand that in meditation no certain rule can be set for every one to observe, for they are in the free gift of our Lord, according to divers dispositions of chosen souls, and according as we thrive in that state and in virtues, so God increaseth our meditations, both in spiritual knowing and loving of Him. For whoso is always alike, and at a stand in knowing of God and spiritual things, it seemeth that he profiteth and groweth but little in the love of God, which may be proved by the example of the apostles, who, when at Pentecost they were filled with burning love of the Holy Ghost, became thereby neither fools nor dolts, but became wonderful wise, both in knowing and speaking of God and spiritual things, as much as men could in mortal bodies. For thus saith the Scripture: They were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak the wonders of God;all which knowledge they got by ravishing in love, through the working of the Holy Ghost within them. (John Climacus)

At the heart of pride is doubt. I indulge in prideful exertion to prove - at least to myself - that I have unique value.

God does not confuse you or me with another. We are each the one and only known by God.

To God neither of us are defined in comparison to one another or with others or in terms of certain types or arbitrary measures.

Dearest God let me know myself as you know me. Let me find the self that you can see.

Help me to know and love the self that you intended at creation.