At this point an earnest desire for union with God is born. Once your soul has begun to turn within to the Spirit, it moves nearer and nearer to God. Finally, the soul is one spirit with Him. No man shall see God and live. Your soul, if it is to be united with the Lord, must partake of His stillness.
Activity prevents assimilation.
It is for this reason we can never arrive at divine union except by putting the human will to rest. Man, by his nature, is very reluctant to submit to such a transformation. All of us are greatly enamored with self and very fearful of its destruction. You can be sure you would never consent if it were not that God takes it upon Himself to act upon you. It is He Who comes with power and authority.