My little one, living in total abandonment and peace in the desolation, elevates the soul out of her ego into the ecstasy of Divine Love. Initially, a continuous struggle with self takes place in the soul. Learning to give Me your emotions, and live detached from them, allowing them to serve My purpose, is difficult for every person. Yet, perseverance in this practice for love of Me brings forth the death of self. Persevere, My little one, abandoned in your solitude and sorrows in peace and stillness gazing at Me, your Love crucified.

(See # 69, p.210, desolation)