He that does not increase my heart in love or my mind in true godly wisdom, is unprofitable and negatively injurious to me.
"Wilfulness locks up while willingness" (docility) "unlocks the portal to the divine mysteries of God.

I would not attempt to solve a mystery by intellect, but by being." "October 17 .-- It is some time since I have written in this book.

All my spare time has been occupied in writing letters to my friends, meditating, feeling, arranging matters with my brothers regarding our relations with each other, and attending to the business.

I have had little time to read and to visit my friends.

Since I have written my feelings have become more definite, my thoughts clearer and more distinct, and my whole mind more systematic.