How to achieve spiritual development - the experience of practitioners

When is Ludmila's Angel Day celebrated? Today, this name is not so often given to newborn girls, but it was once one of the most common female names in the countries of the former socialist camp. Let's find out who patronizes Lyudmila, what is her character and astrological characteristics when Ludmila's Angel Day is celebrated

Each religion is based on a large number of symbols that have a deep sacred meaning. Their interpretation reveals the basic canons of the doctrine and allows you to penetrate into its very essence with the help of simple allegories. Similar traditions exist in Buddhism, Judaism and, of course, Christianity. It can be said that the teaching of Christ is more subject to symbolism than others

According to about half of the workers in our country, the bosses are petty tyrants. At least that's what opinion polls say. And the question of how to be in such a situation and whether to observe subordination worries many. Indeed, very often people like their work and salary, and sometimes there is simply no choice, because there are no other similar positions and conditions in the region

In the most difficult moment, people turn their eyes and prayers to the Almighty. What words come to mind, what is the most powerful prayer that will help to be heard? Should it be prayers known to everyone and learned by heart, or can a person convey his despair to God in his own words?

For Orthodox people, the end of September is the time of the onset of the great holiday of the Shift (Ex altation of the Life-Giving, Holy Cross of the Lord). This is the twelfth holiday, which was established in memory of the fact that St. Helena found the very Cross on which Jesus Christ was once crucified

The article tells about such a unique and inexplicable phenomenon as the myrrh-streaming of icons. A brief overview of the main points of view on its nature and a number of related facts covered by modern media is given

Among all the holy fathers, one of the brightest and most radiant luminaries was the Monk Athanasius of Athos. He was born around 930. He was baptized with the name Abraham. And he came from a noble family, who then lived in Trebizond (modern Turkey, even earlier - a Greek colony). Parents died early, and the boy was left an orphan. Therefore, his mother’s relative, Kanita, who was the wife of one of the respected citizens of Trebizond, took up his upbringing

The mountainous peninsula of Agios Athos is an autonomous state in the Republic of Greece. To get there, you need to request a special permit from the pilgrimage center. The main monastery in terms of status is the Great Lavra. But pilgrims are not limited to visiting only this shrine. The second most important after the Great Lavra is the monastery of Vatopedi. In this article we will reveal the full information regarding this monastery. Vatoped Monastery on Mount Athos has an amazing history

Itching in the left wrist is perhaps, as some people say, a sign from heaven. Probably, the universe warns a person by sending physically tangible signals. Many understand that the left wrist, or nose, or palm is itching for some events. Forewarned means armed, that is, ready for various life circumstances. Connoisseurs of signs are advised to refer to the calendar, and even to the time of day, in order to accurately predict the likely events on your life path

All over the world, probably, it will not be possible to find a person who will consist of only positive characteristics. So what are the negative qualities of people?

The interpretation of dreams is an interesting and fascinating thing. Few refuse to penetrate the dense veil of secrecy and find out what lies ahead. Or to be warned that now intrigues are being built against him, there are hidden movements that affect his life. And if you dream of something not too pleasant, disturbing, you must understand these symbols. A humpbacked person can be attributed to such signs

From a psychological point of view, facial expressions play an important role in communication. Even the meaning of the kindest words in terms of content changes completely if accompanied by a bloodthirsty facial expression or a frown. Often a compliment turns into a mockery if it is accompanied by a sly smile. What is malice? Why can this particular kind of smile ruin relationships between people?

Rorschach Hermann is a Swiss psychiatrist who went down in history thanks to the author's method of personality research. Later, this test began to be used to study disorders of consciousness. It is called "Rorschach Spots" and is a set of ten ink blots bent in half. Each of them evokes certain associations in the patient. The specialist fixes them, analyzes and reveals the degree of mental disorder

Unfortunately, in most educational institutions they do not teach such a discipline as mnemonics, which teaches various techniques, ways and methods of memorizing and storing knowledge. "Memory Palace" is one of the oldest mnemonics. In this article we will talk about its history, various modifications and practical applications

Often a woman forgets what she was like when she met the man of her dreams. Therefore, the question arises: "What do men want from women?". But it is worth looking at yourself through the eyes of a half, and immediately everything becomes clear

There are five basic types of people's behavior in conflict situations. The Thomas test helps to determine which of them is most often used by a particular person

Every person is unique. Everyone has a different character, temperament and even type of perception. One may be kinesthetic, another may be auditory, and the third may be visual. Nevertheless, without adequate orientation in the surrounding reality, it is difficult to imagine the life of any person. The possibility of such orientation provides tactile perception, which will be discussed in today's article

The article tells about a prominent ecclesiastical and historical figure of the first half of the 14th century, Metropolitan Theognost of Moscow, appointed to this high service by the head of the Church of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch Isaiah. A brief overview of events related to his life is given

The name of Dilar, the meaning of which will be discussed in the article, came to us from the Persian language. Translated into Russian, it means "beautiful", "beloved". Girls with this name from an early age are distinguished by their desire to lead others, but they do not require unquestioning obedience

Women often have qualities such as openness, dependence, desire to be useful, giving energy to their companion, tactile hunger and problems with self-esteem. Each of the above items is the key to controlling the mind of a woman in love