On Dreams (De Insomniis)

Your salvation original: "sōtēria" — deliverance or preservation of the soul. is approaching; the present time is for confession original: "homologēsis" — literally 'saying the same thing,' a public acknowledgment of one's state before God.. Confess what has been done: the rational, the irrational, the things of dreams, and the things of the day. Confess the sins of every hour; for salvation consists in receiving the great heavenly treasure. Devote yourself to contemplations, being constant in the study of them, and remember the things to come. For it is not only present things that remain; rather, the things hoped for must surely come to pass. Cast off every human anxiety from yourself; for all the things of the world are a redundant necessity, since these bright things are left behind as invisible after this life. But the gifts from God are great; for after the present things, future goods are promised. To such an extent, then, does one give himself over to the world, busying himself in vain; but in the days gone by, devote yourself to prayer for the sake of the soul itself.

he did not find my eternity original: "ou eure ton aiōna mou" — a fragmented marginal note, possibly a scribal correction or a reference to the soul's search for the eternal. "Be still and know that I am God," This is a quotation from Psalm 45:11 (Septuagint numbering; Psalm 46:10 in modern bibles). It emphasizes the need for internal silence to recognize the divine. says the Scripture. Do not refuse to speak, nor let the things of your soul go unheard by anyone, but speak out; rather, offer prayers to God. From this, lift up your heart, and be sober original: "nēpson" — to be watchful, clear-headed, or spiritually alert. in your mind. Cleanse your vessel original: "aggeion" — a common metaphor for the human person (body and soul) as a container for divine grace. so that you may receive grace original: "charis" — divine favor or influence. again.

For the forgiveness of sins original: "aphesis hamartiōn" — the dismissal or release of debts/sins. is given equally to all; but the portion of heavenly wealth is according to...