4.4.Любовь, внимание к другому. Отречение от образа Божия. Совлечение тела. Аборигены. Кетамин, майя

The video reflects on the boundaries and dangers of various spiritual practices, as well as on how to maintain personal integrity in the face of multiple ideological influences. It discusses how, in the context of rehabilitation, positive skills are developed in at least two years, while complete personality restructuring takes three to seven years. Various spiritual practices are examined. Ideas that lead to a "switching off" of consciousness (for example, certain meditation techniques or Wim Hoff's breathing practices) are criticized. The dangers of practices aimed at "overcoming the ego," which, on the contrary, can lead to increased egocentrism, are discussed. The Orthodox understanding of the body is compared with Eastern mysticism: in Orthodoxy, the body is viewed as an assistant on the path to salvation, not as something to be destroyed. The consequences of "switching off" consciousness, a decrease in its activity, or a refusal to reflect are analyzed: the loss of the ability to distinguish between good and evil; the formation of false beliefs and a distorted perception of reality; The risk of mental exhaustion and loss of identity; the danger of falling under the influence of cult leaders or other manipulators. A number of phenomena are critically assessed: certain esoteric rituals involving the use of hallucinogens; trainings that encourage overcoming ethical norms for the sake of "creativity"; practices that lead to the destruction of the personality without the formation of a new value structure; as well as postmodern ideas that deny universal principles and categories of good and evil. * Social media and links to other channels with materials by Fr. Prokopy: https://taplink.cc/oprokopy