Every morning I must examine my heart, lest the enemy of my soul cause me to stumble.
Not an hour should pass without my taking time to to look closely at my speech, my motives, my hidden sins, and my relationship with those around me.
No spiritual improvement can take place unless I scrutinize my heart, lest I foolishly abandon the path to God.
Each hour of my waking breath must be given over the repentance, and each hour I must guard my heart from the weakness of my resolve.
The battle against the enemy of my soul will be won if I make spiritual battle the priority of each and every day.
Abbot Tryphon