So far as a Brother who desires solitude is concerned, his aim and the advantages which he should strive to gain from his solitude are the following

2. Hardening himself against the temptations of the demons. | 3. Knowledge of himself, that is to say, that he should make himself aware of his ungodly inclinations. | 4. Continuous remembrance of God, and rejection of all other memories. | 5. Struggling against passions and demons. | 6. Purity of heart. | 7. Peace of mind. | 8. Pure prayer. | pp. 85-86