This volume in the collected teaching of Elder Paisios of Mt. Athos deals with passions (self-love, pride, judging, envy, anger, etc.) and virtues (exalted [humility], shared with God and our fellow man, philotimo, simplicity, etc.). Written in the 'question/answer' format of previous volumes. These pages make the wisdom of this Orthodox Elder come alive to readers who can practically apply them to day to day life.