Do not torment yourself too much in trying to quickly heal your heart, for this torment would make it even weaker than it is now. Do not overexert yourself in wanting to overcome your temptations, as this violence would weaken you even more. Disdain these temptations and do not give them much attention. Imagine the crucified Jesus, how He is in your arms...
(Pater Pio, OFMCap /1887–1968/, correspondence)