How to achieve spiritual development - the experience of practitioners

2025-06-01 06:06

If you are not a fan of horror films, have not recently experienced a tragedy in the form of the loss of a loved one, then a dead person in a dream is a prediction. But what exactly is the subconscious trying to draw our attention to?

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To the question of which stone is suitable for Aries men, regardless of age and origin, there is an answer: it is amethyst, pyrite and obsidian. These talismans are universal and are recommended for constant wear in any products. It can be rings, bracelets, pendants, pendants, key rings

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The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the oldest in Christianity. When did Armenia adopt Christianity? There are several opinions of historians on this matter. However, they all consider dates close to 300 AD. It is believed that the apostles, the disciples of Jesus, brought this religion to Armenia

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Object relations theory has been actively developed in the last few decades. Many well-known figures in the field of theoretical psychiatry have made efforts to progress science in this area. Some believe that the concept of this kind of relationship has been laid down for a very long time, but in fact its first postulates were expressed by Anna Freud, who considered the means of instinctive satisfaction. To date, this topic has been studied from different angles, and in recent years fundamentally new approaches have been formed

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The "Seven Arrows" Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is one of the well-known Orthodox shrines. She is revered as a Charm for the space of the dwelling, she is prayed for reconciliation and softening of hearts, as well as for healing from diseases. This is a fairly ancient example of icon painting, which was discovered for the first time in the 17th-18th centuries on the territory of Russia

The article tells about the pagan god Dionysus, a prominent representative of the ancient Greek pantheon, who was the patron of winemaking, dancing, poetic inspiration and religious ecstasy. A brief overview of the information gleaned from the myths that have been preserved about him is given

Prayer for the grant of patience should be recited daily. This is a tool given to people for spiritual work on themselves, help in the fight against temptations and temptations that lie in wait in life, support and a kind of shield behind which you can hide and take a break. And since human nature is weak, and various harmful passions, including lack of patience, overtake daily, then prayer is required regularly

Traditionally, the Mother of God is asked for help in carrying a baby and, of course, in the process of childbirth. However, this does not mean at all that a prayer for a woman in labor cannot be addressed to the saints or to the Lord himself. In almost every family, there are traditions regarding who they turn to with prayer in difficult moments of life. In some families, generations pray to Nicholas the Wonderworker, in others it is customary to put a candle in the temple to other patron saints

Apophatic theology is a method of discursive knowledge of the properties of God. On this path, any analogies with created (human) qualities are denied. The second method of knowledge is cataphatic theology. This method of proof describes God as the highest perfect being, possessing all conceivable qualities: absolute love, goodness, truth

Trinity Cathedral in Serpukhov is the oldest temple that has survived to our time. The first mention of the building dates back to 1380. After restoration work, the Trinity Cathedral began to function again. Anyone can join the service

Russian Bible Society is an organization that distributes the Bible in the country. She regularly retranslates the Old and New Testaments and sells these books. It was established in 1813 in Russia. There are similar institutions around the world

The article tells about the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God, located in the north of Moscow, in the area called South Medvedkovo, and which is not only an important spiritual center of the capital, but also a monument of the past of our Motherland. A brief outline of its history is given

The Church of St. Simeon the Stylite beyond the Yauza is an Orthodox church located in the Tagansky district of Moscow. It has beautiful architecture, a long and interesting history. About the temple of Simeon the Stylite beyond the Yauza, its features and history will be described in the article

Antiphon is alternative singing. A psalm or hymn is sung alternately by two choirs. This manner of chanting was introduced in the West around 500 AD, supplanting the response form. Antiphons are also short verses sung before and after a psalm or song. They define the musical image and provide a clue to the liturgical meaning. May be from a psalm, a mystery, or a feast. Antiphon in Orthodox Liturgy - hymn

Varvara Church is located in the city of Pinsk, Brest region. It has a long and interesting history of appearance. Read about the Varvara Church in the city of Pinsk, its construction, architecture and features in this essay

The temple is the house of God, and it requires especially reverent attitude. Therefore, if you are going to visit a church, you need to know the basics of behavior in it. In addition, it is very desirable to understand how to enter the temple, to be baptized and bow correctly, when you can put candles and kiss the icons, and what to do if you are late for worship

Today, dear friends, the subject of our article will be ancient religions. We will plunge into the mysterious world of the Sumerians and Egyptians, get acquainted with fire worshipers and learn the meaning of the word "Buddhism". You will also learn where religion came from and when the first thoughts of man about the afterlife appeared. Read carefully, because today we will talk about the path that mankind has passed from primitive beliefs to modern temples

The Transfiguration Church in Yaroslavl is the main church in the former male monastery. This is a famous monument of architecture and painting of the 16th century. The temple was erected in 1506-1516 at the direction of Vasily III. It is famous for its unique ancient frescoes

Ramadan is the holy and main month of Muslims. At this time, they begin fasting, which is prescribed for almost everyone. The holiday month of Ramadan is a time of reflection on one's "I"

In the modern world, there are many different religions that differ from each other in their content and have certain features. Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism, Sikhism and Confucianism, Taoism, Jainism and Shintoism are the most popular. All religions have their own rules and customs

Namaz is the name of the daily five times prayer in Islam. The article provides information about the meaning of the prayer of Muslims, describes the process of prayer, as well as the rules, non-compliance with which prevents its execution

You don't have to be rich and successful to be the object of envy. Sometimes even the most innocent look can bring trouble. Therefore, you need to know the methods by which you can protect yourself from the evil eye

Abkhazians, whose religion implies the presence of a single creator for everything that surrounds a person, believe in the god Antsea. It is he, according to local religious teachings, who is the deity who created the world and, in principle, created everything that exists, including the earth itself and man. The religion of the Abkhaz is not paganism or polytheism. The original religion of these lands is called monotheism. As a rule, an explanation is added to the word monotheism - Abkhaz

The spread of different versions of Slavic neo-paganism in recent years has made quite popular such a character of Slavic mythology as a god named Rod. About who it is and what role the god Rod plays among the Slavs, we will talk in this article

The term "religion" comes from the Latin - to connect, connect. Believers use it to denote their faith. They believe that they have a certain connection with some higher forces, which is not subject to the laws of society and nature and stands above them