How to achieve spiritual development - the experience of practitioners

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From the very first moments of birth, a huge stream of information falls upon a tiny creature that came into this world. And the little man perceives it with all senses. And only after many years, the grown-up subject begins to form his own opinion about the environment. This serves as proof that he is being formed as a person

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Catholicism is a branch of Christianity that has many followers all over the world. Everyone knows that during the construction of St. Petersburg, Peter the Great often turned to his German friends, whose culture and way of life he admired. For German Catholics, to make them feel comfortable, during the long years of building the city, Catholic churches were built in St. Petersburg

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As a rule, if a husband is killed in a dream, this does not mean at all that something similar will happen to him soon in reality. Such a night dream indicates the right time to rethink life values and define new, more worthy goals. Consistent refreshment in the memory of the details of sleep and careful work with dream interpreters will help to understand the meaning of such a development of events for the dreamer and her husband

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People often look into dream books to unravel the meaning of different images. And they do it right, because interpreters believe that by deciphering dreams, you can find out what awaits a person in the future. Of course, not all dreams are considered prophetic, but in any case, dreams must be remembered. In addition, night visions can send clues and subconscious signals in the form of hidden signs

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The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is good news for the entire Christian world. Thanks to the Virgin Mary, the atonement of original sin became possible. History, customs, signs and much more can be found in the article

Russian people began to treat the Saint with special respect after the Baptism of Russia. Its first icons appeared in the middle of the 11th century, and then a number of monasteries and temples were erected, where a prayer to Nicholas the Pleasant is pronounced daily by thousands of Orthodox believers

The Creator has neither form nor body, and therefore all his images are just an interpretation of the human mind. You can draw people, but you should not give them an excessive mystical or cult meaning

Detention prayers should be used with extreme caution and attention. If the prayer of the elder of Athos Pansofius is used, who had a whole collection (prayer books) of sacred texts, it is necessary not to ignore the warning that it is allowed to read the prayer only with the blessing of the church confessor

In prayers, the saint is addressed with a wide variety of requests, even of a material nature. Those who wish to increase revenue in trade stalls or get great benefits from a major deal always become an assistant to prayer to Seraphim of Sarov for trade

God's grace is a gift. You can neither buy nor sell it, it is the mercy sent down by God, his uncreated energy, which can be diverse

The life path of the intercessor of Orthodoxy and icon veneration, John of Damascus, was not easy. It was thanks to him that the story of the appearance of such a miraculous image as Three-Handed became known

Yoga practitioners are sure that all illnesses, poor he alth, dissatisfaction with life and one's position in society appear due to the imbalance of energy centers. Meditation is aimed at healing the body, improving mental balance, which is why it is so important to know how to open the chakras

It happens that even in a dream we have to treat our teeth. It can be not only filling, but also gum treatment or enamel restoration. It may not be easy to cope with unpleasant impressions after such a dream, but the main question is "what does this mean and portend to the person who is dreaming"

The hat mostly dreams of favorable changes, but still its shape, condition and color matter, so the interpretation of sleep can be different

How to choose a name for a child that matches his inner world and his as yet undiscovered potential? If you want to give the child the name Aisylu, then it will play a very important role in the fate of the girl. Translated from the Turkic languages, the name Aisylu means "moon beauty", so it is most suitable for girls with a strongly pronounced lunar principle in the horoscope. The numerological analysis of the name also made it possible to highlight the need for the principles of Aquarius and Capricorn in the birth chart of the baby

According to the Chinese horoscope, 1941 is the year of the White (Metal) Snake. People born between January 27, 1941 and February 14, 1942 are characterized by wisdom, secrecy, caution and incredulity. They carefully guard their personal lives and do not spread either about their problems or about life's joys. In the year of the Snake, moral victory is won by those who feel the ground under their feet and move towards success slowly, measuredly and with unshakable confidence in their victory

A girl with the beautiful name Luna will grow up to be a kind, happy and harmoniously developed personality. In the future, she will certainly become an excellent wife and mother of a whole bunch of cheerful and he althy kids

Among the many Orthodox city churches of the city at the beginning of the 21st century, a new majestic temple of Seraphim of Sarov appeared. It attracts not only with its appearance, but also with unusual interior decoration. The temple has a youth center, Sunday schools for children and adults

Archimandrite Andrei Konanos is a modern theologian, missionary and preacher who popularizes Orthodox Christianity using modern means of communication: radio broadcasts, TV programs, online diaries. This article is dedicated to him

Borisoglebsky monastery in the Yaroslavl region is a real fortress with its towers, gates and loopholes. And this is the living heart of Borisoglebsky, which has been beating for more than 600 years

In 2017, the Moscow Central Church of Evangelical Christian Baptists celebrated its anniversary. The community is 135 years old. What trials had to go through and what to achieve, what ministries the church carries out today, who works in the community and brings the good news to the inhabitants of the region - all this can be found in this article

"Toad strangles" - an expression meaning either envy or greed. There are several versions of its origin, and each has the right to life

Envy is the main engine of almost any achievement in the life of an individual, and it does not matter whether the envious person is by nature or due to isolated circumstances. To understand what kind of envy is hiding at the root of our actions, you just need to remember the mental context of the decision that prompted you to take this or that action

Envious people, how do they behave and what to do about it? Is there a defense against envy and where does this destructive emotion come from? We will understand the material of the article

Ancient painters who painted Egyptian rulers and queens often depicted them with a Coptic cross in their hands. The pharaohs held this symbol of eternal life by the round handle, just like the apostle Peter held the keys to the afterlife