Let yourself be governed by God; do not think so much of yourself.
85.
I expressly forbid you to be over-eager, as this is the mother imperfection of all imperfections.
86.
Simplify your judgment. “If your eye is simple, your whole body will be light.” Do not make so many reflections and replies, but go on with simplicity and confidence.
87.
For you there are but God and yourself in the world, and you should not concern yourself for all the rest, save as God commands you.
88.
Give your soul a thousand times to God, and sometimes say not a word to Him, but simply contemplate his gentleness. This is one of the great sources of spiritual gain, for as the mind converses so frequently and so easily with its God it will be perfumed with all his perfections.