I live a deeply spiritual life
☀️It’s important to emphasize that in my understanding, spiritual life is not separate from everything else. For me, there is no division into aspects like family, health, professional activity, children, nature, vacation, and a separately isolated spiritual life. Our entire life is essentially spiritual. We, as spiritual beings, live each day immersed in a constant spiritual process. Even when I say “I,” I feel my existence as something much broader than just physical life.
Spirituality is not only a state of meditation; it’s the essence of every person. Even evaluating spirituality is difficult because it might be nothing more than theory or various layers of understanding and analysis. For me, life as a whole is spiritual, and within this life, everything else takes place: whether it’s an interview, sleep, shower, exercise, running, working on a project, business meetings, earning and spending money, discussing ideas—everything occurs against the backdrop of my spiritual life.
Therefore, when I talk about spiritual life, I mean a diversity of events, including spiritual aspects, not just the material ones. The core of my understanding is that life does not boil down solely to the material.
The meaning of everything, of all events, of all material things, is fundamentally spiritual first, and only then everything else follows.
In my view, the spiritual cannot be fully encompassed by the material, and spirituality cannot be born out of the material. That would be creating false constructs, an attempt to tie the spiritual to the material. Often, we humans try to connect the spiritual with the material through words, but these are only descriptions—different ways of expressing the same idea, whether through sound, words, paintings, or photographs.
All these are merely forms of description, and they cannot be the source of truth. Describing something with sound, song, a photograph, or a painting is not an error, but it’s also not a source of truth. What matters is what we are trying to describe. In the modern world, spirituality is often perceived through a material lens. We tend to think that reality is the words describing space, rather than the space itself. A picture, a photograph, a film—they’re merely representations; they don’t provide a complete sense of the essence.
For example, if we photograph a tree, that doesn’t mean the photograph has become the tree. It doesn’t convey all that emanates from the tree’s inner nature. The same goes for spirituality—it exists beyond material descriptions, living in every moment of our perception and experience.
It’s impossible to fit the concept of spiritual development into clear parameters. Consider a figure like Lucifer. Is he considered spiritually developed? After all, he’s not human. This example shows that spiritual development can be viewed on different levels and layers. In the human world, there is a certain hierarchy, but if we consider all people in general, there are many factors. For example, a person’s soul age, their experience, or their influence on others. Can someone who follows the true laws of the Universe be considered spiritually developed? Yet everyone understands these laws in their own way.
There are people who consider spiritual development to be the path to accumulating power, while others see it in peacefulness and compassion. Thus, spiritual development can unfold in both light and dark directions. It doesn’t always mean positive growth. The qualities that develop can bring either benefit or harm.
Like the issue of health, spiritual development is hard to define precisely. A person’s health can’t be evaluated solely by physical parameters; their internal state and decision-making ability are also important. The same goes for spiritual development—it’s a matter of internal experience, not just external manifestations.
In the spiritual realm, notions of better or worse, good or bad, may not exist. Everyone has their own understanding of these categories. A child, for example, may perceive good and bad completely differently from an adult. They might not distinguish the difference between words that sound the same to them. Therefore, trying to define spiritual development in terms of black-and-white assessments may be misguided.
If we step back from attempts to define levels or criteria of spiritual development, the question becomes even more interesting: how can we define spiritual development at all? I previously suggested some reference points for comparison. There is a vast amount of data and information to analyze when studying the spiritual world, but this goes beyond simple material or physical understanding.
For instance, if we examine the concept of spiritual development through the lens of video, we’ll see that everyone has their own criteria for assessing quality. The same applies to business: what makes it good or bad? It depends on the chosen evaluation criteria.
The first step toward understanding spiritual development is to realize what the spiritual world is and how we perceive it. It’s not just external manifestations, but also a deep exploration and expansion of our own perception. The material world is not solid and absolute; it’s only one of the spheres for understanding spirituality. But even knowledge and awareness do not always lead to positive development. Knowledge can be used in different ways, just like information about a neighbor’s wealth.
Therefore, the important question is: what constitutes the right action? For me, some fundamental principles are living in accordance with the laws of the Universe, which many know: not stealing, not killing, etc., and living with an understanding of love for other people. I believe one of the best practices for spiritual development is daily reflection on how I treated others.
I ask myself if I was honest, if I tried to manipulate them or change them. This self-examination helps me understand how I follow my values and universal laws and helps me identify my mistakes.
So, spiritual development is the process of observing and becoming aware of one’s actions and their impact on others. It’s not just adhering to some abstract ideas, but continuously interacting with reality and oneself, constantly striving for understanding and improvement.
☀️A few days ago (November 2023), I gave an interview to a professor from St. Petersburg State University in St. Petersburg. It was related to a sociological study. She warned me that the results of this study would not be published or disseminated, and that there would be no press coverage. Many of those she had warned about this reacted negatively. I felt something strange when I heard it.I told her not to worry; I just came for the interview and was at her disposal. I didn’t want to present myself as special or better than others. I was simply invited to the interview, and I agreed because it was important for the person conducting it. I had no expectations about how the questions would be asked or how I would be perceived. I just came to give the interview.
Afterward, I might form an opinion about the interview and the interviewer. I might assess how competently the questions were posed, whether the research was truly necessary, and how well I managed to convey my thoughts. But ultimately, this is just my personal perception and reflection on what transpired.
I’ve always felt that every person is not only a physical body but also a spiritual being. If it were otherwise, a person’s body wouldn’t begin to decompose so quickly after death. This confirms that there is something more in us than just matter.
My worldview has changed, and about five years ago (2018), I began to delve more deeply into the spiritual aspects of life, including esoteric ones. Information about spirituality has always been part of my life, but in 2018, a certain event occurred that made me perceive the world differently. I began to see and understand things differently, to feel myself and the surrounding world differently.
For example, before, I could recognize a person’s deceit from their face or gestures. Now I can understand why a person is deceiving, what their strategy is. Just as we analyze financial statements, making decisions based on numbers, experience, or intuition, I started to perceive more than just external data.
However, it’s impossible to fully describe the changes in perception to another person. It’s like trying to explain the difference between colors to someone who is blind. A materialistic description cannot convey the fullness of someone else’s experience. Each of us perceives the world through our unique “picture,” and this “picture” can be entirely different for each individual.
Knowledge and perception are not always an easy burden. They can be heavy, as can the process of living through experiences itself. What’s easy for one person can be an insurmountable task for another. For example, driving a car doesn’t stress me out; it’s an automatic process. But for someone else, it could be a huge source of tension.
Each person perceives and experiences life’s events in their own way. If I tried to impose my daily tasks and responsibilities on another person, it could cause them enormous stress. This underscores that states of perception—be it silence or stress—are fundamental and incommunicable. You can’t simply “switch” someone else’s state like changing a TV channel. All this speaks to the depth and complexity of human perception and experience.
Thus, everyone’s perception is unique and cannot be fully transmitted or explained to another. This also applies to the concept of a “state of silence.” What is silence to one person might be something entirely different to another. Each person perceives the world in their own way, based on their unique experience and inner world.
What is a state of silence? It’s something that can only be lived through. Even if someone says they experienced a state of silence, it doesn’t mean it was the same state another person experiences. The state of silence is individual and unique for each person. Therefore, when someone goes to a practice that promises a state of silence or mindfulness, it will always be a personal experience. It’s similar to a person driving a car and saying they are not nervous, while for someone else, it could be the limit of their capabilities. We often do not realize how deeply we listen to our body or our emotions. These are big topics for study and discussion that a person should explore over a long period.
It’s important to realize that every change in life leads to new understanding. I have always felt like a spiritual being, and this perception has intensified in recent years.
Many people are interested in what kind of event it was that changed my perception. They want to know in order to compare and see if they can experience something similar. But my event is unique to me; it occurred in my circumstances, at a certain time, with specific details. No one can repeat my experience because it is unique and tied to my personal history and perception.
If I had to express the essence of spiritual worldview in one word or phrase, it would be a state of connection with oneself. When you find harmony among all your aspects—physical, etheric, astral, and with your soul, your spirit—when you are whole and truly listen to yourself. When you are in deep connection with your inner “I.” You can’t simply draw or describe this in words—it’s a profound experience that each person perceives differently.
Can we suggest a practice for achieving connection with oneself? Of course, there are many methods and practices, but they suit different people differently. One of the best practices is to ask yourself questions before sleep, to reflect on how you interacted with others during the day. It’s important to understand that practice is not only an action but also a matter of inner aspiration, will, and the ability to carry it out. Some people are not capable in this lifetime of discovering the concepts of love or creativity; they simply won’t have the strength or will to do so.
It’s very important to realize that all people are unique. Despite external similarities, each person differs in their soul, spirit, and inner structure. Understanding this allows us to form questions and perspectives in a new way, helping us connect more deeply with ourselves and find our own truth. This is not egoism, but a natural recognition of each person’s uniqueness.
It’s impossible and unjust to compare people or their spiritual development. In the spiritual world, there is no hierarchy of better or worse—this is inherent only to the material world. In spirituality, the main thing is each person’s unique inner world, their personal development and understanding.
So, if someone wants to study practices or receive advice, I am always ready to share my experience through Instagram or YouTube. But remember that each of us perceives and applies these practices in our own way. It’s important not just to follow instructions but to seek your own path and your own truth in the multitude of spiritual practices.
