St. Teresa of Avila on "the prayer of quiet"

Sometimes it seems that we make "two steps forward and three steps back" in our prayer life. At least, I have felt this so many times, especially when life becomes very hectic and full of lots of surprises (illnesses, interruptions, etc...) on top of what is already a big load of daily duties. So, enough said. Let's read this chapter from St. Teresa of Avila's masterpiece, The Way of Perfection, in order to refresh us and bring us Peace.