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?

2025-06-01 06:06

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

People from time immemorial sought to get vivid impressions. Surprisingly, the most profound are the experiences that affect the very essence of man. In particular, this includes the instinct of self-preservation. Read on and you will find out which is the most terrible place on the planet, and which is in Russia. Get acquainted with places where suicides of not only people, but also dogs and birds are considered commonplace

Do you want everything to be perfect? Do you spend a lot of time on constant improvement: appearance, your work, surrounding space, loved ones and relatives? Do you think that no one will love you "imperfect"? Perfectionism… Is it a virtue or a serious problem?

Fasting or not is everyone's choice. It is impossible to force fasting or, conversely, to prohibit its observance. How to eat right in Assumption Fast? What holidays does the Orthodox Church celebrate at this time? Do not forget that the main purpose of fasting is liberation from passions and the victory of the soul over the flesh

The birth of a person brings great joy to the family. Unfortunately, the date of death is already marked in the book of life. It depends only on the person how and with what he will come to this day. How will he live his time?

Keeping peace in the home can sometimes be difficult. The family is overcome by troubles and difficulties, failures and quarrels happen. How to prevent this? Our ancestors knew how to protect themselves from various misfortunes. To do this, they used amulets (amulets, talismans). These are some things or secret artifacts that were credited with magical powers that could bring happiness to the house and protect against losses

Children are the flowers of life and are very vulnerable in our world. Each child for his mother is the meaning of life. So it turns out that even the most unbelieving parents remember God and ask him for help if a disaster happens to a child. It is not always possible to resolve the situation, even being a person with money, connections or a great mind. Sometimes there are some unforeseen cases that can be resolved only by relying on the Almighty

In the life of every person periodically there are moments of mental impotence, a certain hopelessness and, as a result, despondency. There are many ways to help deal with such situations. In the article you can find information about the prayers of different religions, their types, ways of reading

In modern reality, different situations happen. Attitude towards them depends on upbringing, as well as on stereotypes. Evaluation of an event can vary from negative to positive. A change in the perception of things is facilitated by a technique used in many areas of life. Reframing is a technique that changes the understanding, opinion of the individual in order to further give the environment a different meaning

Tyumen is a modern Russian city in Siberia, rich in its traditions and sights that attract a large number of tourists. The Orthodox churches of Tyumen are considered the visiting cards of the city, and the most ancient ones are architectural monuments and heritage of a bygone era. The most significant religious buildings of this administrative center will be presented below

The Church of the Ex altation of the Holy Cross in Altufiev is located in an extremely picturesque area on the outskirts of Moscow. This shrine has a rich history, which will be discussed in the article

Traditionally, a prayer for another person is read if there are any problems in his life, family discord, misfortune, illness. They also pray for those who are prone to harmful passions - alcoholism, gambling, drug addiction or otherwise. In addition, you need to pray for those who seem to be doing well in life, but the people themselves are far from God, sinful, petty, fussy, angry, swaggering

It would be a mistake to assume that Christian associates, who amazed others with their steadfastness and miracles, are a thing of the distant past. Saints of the 20th century are real people, not myths at all. For their prayers and suffering, they received the unique gift of prophecy and healing. There are very few such people, some of them lived until recently. We will talk about them in this article

Holy Mount Athos and Palestine have always been the ultimate dream of Russian pilgrims. Pilgrimage in pre-revolutionary Russia was equated with a feat, because planes did not fly, the railway was a luxury, and not everyone had horses. Therefore, the Orthodox, wishing to go on a journey to the Holy Mountain or to the Holy Sepulcher, prepared for long foot crossings to the seashore in order to board a ship in the port to their destination

The image of the Holy Trinity was written according to the Biblical story from the Old Testament, when Abraham met guests from three husbands at his home. On a vertical board, three angels were depicted sitting at a table. They say that if Rublev created the image of the Trinity, then there is a God

What is a kamilavka? As a rule, most people cannot answer this question. Meanwhile, this is an old headdress, which today can be seen on the clergy when visiting the temple. However, the kamilavka is not only a part of church vestments. A headdress appeared millennia ago in the Middle East, it had nothing to do with priests

Metropolitan John of Belgorod and Stary Oskol is a modern preacher who is considered one of the main spiritual missionaries in Russia. Perfectly educated, he brings to people the light of divine love and hope for the salvation of everyone who accepts the commandments of Christ crucified for the sins of people on Calvary

This beautiful, majestic building is located directly at the entrance to the city, on the left side of Telman Street. The building of the temple of Alexander Nevsky in Baranovichi was erected relatively recently, at the end of the last century. According to reviews, the building delights residents and guests of the city with its beauty

Secret eating is eating at the wrong time, hidden from other people. Of course, if a person has breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack or dinner alone, without company, then this concept has nothing to do with it. But if, under cover of night, he sneaks to the refrigerator and sweeps the most delicious pieces from the shelves, hiding from the household, then this is secret eating

In the village of Pavlovskaya Sloboda, on a high hill on the right bank of the Istra River, one of the most beautiful churches in the Moscow region rises. The ensemble is an example of Russian architecture and an architectural monument of federal significance. The Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pavlovskaya Sloboda was built in 1650 by the boyar Boris Morozov

Church of All Saints (Perm) is one of the sacred places where you can come to pray and receive consolation. It is located in the central part of the city. What is the peculiarity of this church, who was its creator, what do the visitors of the temple say? This article will be devoted to these issues