Once, a woman sought Elder Cleopa's counsel, burdened by persistent negative thoughts. He told her to fill a jar with pebbles, each representing a harmful thought. Then, he instructed her to discard a pebble with every prayer. Days later, she returned, the jar nearly empty, her mind clearer. The Elder smiled, "See? Prayer casts out darkness. Keep praying, and God will fill your mind with light." Holy Venerable Cleopa, pray for us, that we may be freed from the shackles of negative thoughts and embrace the peace of Christ.

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