Here is my spiritual experience:
Don't ask others: How much do you pray daily, how much do you meditate, how much do you read the Bible, how many times do you receive Holy Communion, how much money do you donate?
Everyone's capacity is limited. Some are healthy, some have domestic helper(it's better if they don't have, as this is even poorer in spirit), some have no children, some have parents who take care of everything, some are retired, some are smarter and have earned a lot of money; the good deeds they do vary.
A patient with many illnesses, needing dialysis, daily injections and medication, spends more time resting and sleeping than a nun, so the nun does more than him.
So, since he prays less than others,and he can only donate little , then he cannot become sanctified?
No.
The most important things are:
1. Pray daily for your own sanctification, even if you fail repeatedly.
2. Accept the pain of being inferior to others , cultivate humility daily
3. Accept the suffering of life and physical illness.
4. Act of contrition before sleep. Repent sincerely. If you cannot receive Holy Communion in mass, pray for spiritual communion.
5. Maintain your purity and innocence, and do confession regularly, at least once every two weeks.
6. Learn to let go. Focus solely on your spiritual practice and don't compare yourself to others.
What harm does comparing yourself to others do?
Jealousy, hatred, malice, despondency, loss of motivation for sanctification, resentment towards God, cessation of good deeds, alienation from God, hatred of the world, and seeking out Buddhist books, leading to demonic harassment.
Don't ask others how they cultivate virtue, and don't boast. If you have questions, buy some holy books and read them yourself. Keep your holiness in your own heart; there's no need to share it with everyone. Some people will smile and say nice things to you, but will try to take an opportunity in the future to harm you , causing you to sin greatly. After you sin, you may still thank them wholeheartedly ,which will only make the devils' plans more successful.
Most importantly, do your best in everything you can to sanctify yourself, using your natural gifts of health or any ailments you may have. Don't share with others everything about yourself, especially your sanctity ; solitude may sometimes is the safest place.
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