And, therefore, turn home again into thyself and hold thee within, and beg no more without, namely, swines’ meat. For if thou wilt needs be a beggar, ask and crave within of thy Lord Jesus, for He is rich enough, and gladlier would give thee than thou canst ask, and run no more out as a beast of the flock, that is a worldly man or woman, that hath no delight but in his bodily senses. And if thou do thus, thy Lord Jesus will give thee all that thou needest, for He will lead thee into His wine cellar, and make thee to taste and try His wines, which liketh thee best for he hath many tuns. (John Climacus)

The more we know God, the more we understand ourselves.

The more we seek Jesus, the more we find ourselves.

Unlike Climacus, I perceive the bodily senses can help us know God and seek Jesus.

I nonetheless agree with Climacus that the senses can also be distracted and confused.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33)