From the diary of Hieromonk Vasily (Roslyakov)

When a strong cold sweeps through me, I will begin to pray harder and soon I will warm up. If hunger begins to overwhelm me, I will often begin to call on the name of Jesus Christ and forget that I wanted to eat!

When I become sick, a back or leg ache begins, I will listen to prayer and hear no pain.

When someone insults me, I will only remember how enjoyable the Jesus prayer is - immediately insult and anger will pass and I will forget everything.

From the diary of (Roslyakov)