"When I am deep in sorrow, is there a remedy? Cassian advises us to catch it early. Notice your thoughts. When you notice a sad thought say, 'It just is: I feel sad. I count on God's grace.' Then redirect the thought out of the consciousness. I may need to do this time and time again. Catch the thought early. Dispatch it. Dash it on the rock which is Christ. Since this kind of sorrow rises from the unconscious, utmost compassion needs to be my first concern."
To Practice: Try Cassian's practice and count upon God's grace the next time you feel sad.
