Symeon the New Theologian

What I understood in the first paragraph is that some people who don't know God they only know of Him of the creator and some people don't believe in God. But once you connect with God you know that He does exists.In the first paragraph it talks about when the man walks into the sea up to his knees and waist that he can only see the water around him. I think this means that people only have a certain image of God and they only see their problems, their everyday lives and don't see that God did create everything around them.

Then the other part says when the man dives into the water, he no longer sees anything outside, and he knows only his whole body is in the water. Meaning when you connect with God and build a relationship with Him, you know that He does exist. And you have a better vision and image of who God truly is. People who have a connection with God, know that He is our Father and that He is the creator of the world. God's people want to reach out to others and help others. That's the power of God's doing through His people. They love Him.

"Our mind is pure and simple." Our minds can be pure and simple but can also be crazy and all over the place. It can be difficult to become emptied minded because these days we are all focused on getting things done and have some many thoughts going through our minds.

I think we all have a special bond with God. I don't think we have to become emptied minded to connect with Him.