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The Enemy Within
An illuminating interview with the Elder Archimandrite Dionysios, Abbot of the Sacred Monastery of Petra, Karditsa, GR, about the nature of the ego: "It is the enemy within."
14 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2018
About the author
Craig Hamilton
75 books7 followersCraig started his career as a broadcaster with ABC Radio in 1994.
Since then he has covered Rugby League, Rugby Union and cricket at international level as a commentator.
Craig is probably best known as a member of the "Grandstand" Rugby League commentary and has worked on the past 17 Grand Finals, State of Origin series and a number of Test Matches.
Craig was born and raised in the Hunter Valley town of Singleton and spent 16 years working as an underground coalminer in the Newcastle area before embarking on a radio career fulltime in 1999.
In 1991 Craig represented the Newcastle and NSW Country cricket teams, and played against the touring Sri Lankan team.
In the year 2000, on the eve of the Sydney Olympic Games where he had been assigned to work as a broadcaster, Craig experienced a psychotic episode and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.
He spent 12 days in hospital and, since his recovery, has become one of Australia's most high profile speakers on Mental Health and Lifestyle.
In 2004 Random House released his highly acclaimed memoir "Broken Open" which gives a very personal account of living with Bipolar Disorder.
In July 2012, Allen and Unwin will release his second book "A Better Life"
Craig is now a much sought after motivational speaker around Australia who tells what it's like to battle a serious illness.
In sharing his story and experiences he offers hope to others.
Since then he has covered Rugby League, Rugby Union and cricket at international level as a commentator.
Craig is probably best known as a member of the "Grandstand" Rugby League commentary and has worked on the past 17 Grand Finals, State of Origin series and a number of Test Matches.
Craig was born and raised in the Hunter Valley town of Singleton and spent 16 years working as an underground coalminer in the Newcastle area before embarking on a radio career fulltime in 1999.
In 1991 Craig represented the Newcastle and NSW Country cricket teams, and played against the touring Sri Lankan team.
In the year 2000, on the eve of the Sydney Olympic Games where he had been assigned to work as a broadcaster, Craig experienced a psychotic episode and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.
He spent 12 days in hospital and, since his recovery, has become one of Australia's most high profile speakers on Mental Health and Lifestyle.
In 2004 Random House released his highly acclaimed memoir "Broken Open" which gives a very personal account of living with Bipolar Disorder.
In July 2012, Allen and Unwin will release his second book "A Better Life"
Craig is now a much sought after motivational speaker around Australia who tells what it's like to battle a serious illness.
In sharing his story and experiences he offers hope to others.
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June 24, 2025
Edit: And I just found out that this guy is pretty culty and the abbess of the monastery I visited got defrocked because of him. Which I guess explains the lack of any detail about him in this book. HA! ~The more you know~
I received this after being a guest at St. Nina's Monastery in Maryland. It's a nice little booklet self-published by the nuns there and available for purchase on their website.
This is the transcript of an interview with Archimandrite Dionysius that discusses the ego and how one fights the impulse to sin in the spiritual life. It's very short, but very deep and leaves the reader with a lot of food for thought. I found it very appropriate for reading during Lent!
I really think it needs more. I'd love at least a preface that explains in more detail who the Archimandrite is, his life, and the occasion that prompted the interview. And, honestly, I'd just love more! This seems like a topic that could use even more unpacking by the authors. I think they could go at least twice as long discussing this topic in detail. I'd absolutely read it! If an occasion is given to have the Archimandrite expand on this initial interview, I think they should definitely take it and publish it!
This is a very short read. Perfect for the Orthodox who want something quick but with enough substance to chew on for a long time. If you come across it, it's worth the read, but I'd hold out for something with more detail.
I received this after being a guest at St. Nina's Monastery in Maryland. It's a nice little booklet self-published by the nuns there and available for purchase on their website.
This is the transcript of an interview with Archimandrite Dionysius that discusses the ego and how one fights the impulse to sin in the spiritual life. It's very short, but very deep and leaves the reader with a lot of food for thought. I found it very appropriate for reading during Lent!
I really think it needs more. I'd love at least a preface that explains in more detail who the Archimandrite is, his life, and the occasion that prompted the interview. And, honestly, I'd just love more! This seems like a topic that could use even more unpacking by the authors. I think they could go at least twice as long discussing this topic in detail. I'd absolutely read it! If an occasion is given to have the Archimandrite expand on this initial interview, I think they should definitely take it and publish it!
This is a very short read. Perfect for the Orthodox who want something quick but with enough substance to chew on for a long time. If you come across it, it's worth the read, but I'd hold out for something with more detail.
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