"And when he comes before the lord he does not bring into divine prescense any mention or thought of any good that he has done or any uffering that he Is going through. Tather it is his contonual exercise to withdraw deep within, into god

There, before his lord, at the center of his habitation the spiritual man knows this inward withdrawal is far more important than speaking of god or even speaking to god

He withdraws into the inner secret center of the spirit, there to know his lord and to receive his divine influence...with fear and with loving reverence....michael molinos "the spiritual guide"