Anyone has the right to tell the fairy tale in his own way, as he sees fit. Therefore, the fairy tale is a kind of national theme for personal dreaming. Recently, I came across a lecture on the spiritual meaning of stories, given by the wonderful Ivan Ilyin (my hero), an emigre Russian philosopher and writer, on the same subject. Please note that this was delivered to a Russian audience, so the subject is necessarily about Russian fairy tales.

If you see 9 while shopping, it could mean your angels want you to make something nice for someone and show your love. The emphasis on family and community during Christmas reminds us of the importance of nurturing our relationships throughout the year. Regular family meals, reaching out to those who are lonely, and active participation in our faith communities can help us maintain these vital connections. Peace, both inner tranquility and harmony with others, is another crucial aspect of the Christmas spirit.

Though all religions emphasise spiritualism as being part of faith, you can be ‘spiritual’ without being religious or a member of an organised religion. Overall, a large body of research suggests, religious attachment is generally beneficial for people. It is correlated with better health habits such as less smoking and drinking, an enhanced ability to cope with stress, and increased social support.

Today, gold is still used in some medical treatments, such as treating rheumatoid arthritis and certain cancers. Green Sapphire expands the wise sapphire energy to encompass the thoughts and feelings of those around you. It inspires a new level of understanding and compassion of others, deepening the connections in your life. To facilitate our integrative summary, we adopt a meaning-systems approach.

Spiritual growth in personality development is about evolving into the fullest, most authentic version of oneself. It involves shedding limiting beliefs and behaviors, embracing a life of service, love, and gratitude, and cultivating an inner landscape of peace and wisdom. They enrich their lives and contribute to the well-being and upliftment of the world as individuals mature spiritually, embodying the transformative power of spiritual growth in every aspect of their being. Baptism plays a crucial role in spiritual growth by marking the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith and transformation.

I was raised Catholic so I was brought up sleeping with hands above head all of the spiritual gifts. We were not a wealthy family, so the spiritual Christmas was the anchor of Christmas anyway because there was not much material Christmas to be had — a little, but not excessive. So, a spiritual Christmas—you need to drive that because the world is going to drive a material Christmas.