Spiritual Nature Research Articles

Love Through Patience: A Contribution to the Kierkegaardian Discussion on the Spiritual Nature of Love Relationships

This paper seeks to make a modest contribution to the ongoing Kierkegaardian discussion concerning the spiritual nature of love relationships, particularly those involving romantic elements. It introduces patience as a key element in understanding the love of the spirit, diverging from perspectives commonly found in recent Anglophone Kierkegaardian literature. Since, in Kierkegaard’s works, the spirit is conceived as an intermediary being positioned between time and eternity, I argue that the spirit’s love must be approached through patience, which is the concrete space where time and eternity intertwine. The argument unfolds in three steps: first, I present Kierkegaard’s understanding of human love as a work, highlighting the significance of the neighbor, which refers to the mode of loving rather than the object of love; second, I outline the challenges inherent in Kierkegaard’s conception of love and propose an approach that emphasizes the dialectic between transcendence and immanence; third, I argue that patience is the concrete means by which this dialectic unfolds within the individual’s existence.

Understanding the Meaning of “Aspeset”: Hermeneutical Approaches, Reading Practices and the Departure from Germany in Two Lea Goldberg Novels

Abstract This essay describes the departure from Europe, arguably the theme that unites Lea Goldberg’s three novels, in terms of the German tradition of Hermeneutics. I explore the various hermeneutical approaches in two of the novels, Mikhtavim Minesi’a Meduma and Avedot, and connect their metafictional and metacritical debates to the circumstances of their composition, publication and reception. While Mikhtavim Minesi’a Meduma employs a humanistic and universalist Weltliteratur perspective in order to downplay the emotions of bitter rejection from a beloved cultural home, Avedot contends with hermeneutical and philological questions ranging from authenticity and interpretation to the mystery of artistic creation. Avedot’s plot revolves around the philologist-poet protagonist’s quest for his own pseudo-ancient text, but ultimately raises questions about the spiritual nature of the creative process and whether or not this spiritual baggage can be relayed to an external reader, in political circumstances that accentuate the poet’s sense of alienation. The two novels, with their unstable form, provided Goldberg an opportunity not only to contemplate aesthetic questions, but also to psychologically process the tearing away from the cultural and intellectual legacy of Europe and in particular that of Germany.

The Therapeutic Approach To Complexes Created By The Primary Drive Of Intense Desire (Prospatheia): An Introduction To Neptic Psychology

This paper examines the concept of "prospatheia" and its relationship to the creation and management of psychological complexes, drawing on elements from both Neptic Theology and psychology. Prospatheia, as a powerful longing for connection, is considered a primary drive leading to emotional attachment and contributing to the formation of complexes. In psychology, complexes are interpreted as unconscious patterns that guide behavior, reinforcing dependence on external sources to fulfill fundamental emotional needs. The approach of Neptic Theology proposes a therapeutic process that differs from the psychological acceptance or integration of complexes. Specifically, Neptic Psychology emphasizes the prevention of complex formation from childhood through training the individual to develop a more measured relationship with the material world, avoiding excessive pleasure. In adulthood, Neptic Psychology supports controlling prospatheia through the conscious avoidance of pleasure, which sustains dependence. Thus, the treatment of complexes involves three phases: prevention, pleasure control, and gradual weakening of the complexes. Focusing on the abandonment complex, the paper illustrates how excessive reliance on security can transform into a fear of abandonment, leading to emotional insecurity and alienation from one’s spiritual nature. Neptic Theology advocates for self-control and the avoidance of pleasure that reinforces complexes, thereby fostering an inner balance. This methodology differs from modern psychological methods, as it aims at the weakening rather than the acceptance of complexes, offering a unique framework for understanding the human soul and its relationship to the material world.

An unsupervised group detection method for understanding group dynamics in crowds

Pedestrian groups arrive in large numbers in crowd gatherings, especially of a spiritual nature. Various studies have been done on crowd control in public spaces by analysing the behaviour of pedestrian groups. Understanding group dynamics can help better plan pedestrian facilities and large events. Many existing group sensing models primarily determine social bonding between pedestrians using spatiotemporal parameters, such as distance, directional movement, and overlapping time. However, social bonding determined based on these parameters assumes the bonding to be symmetric, spatially and temporally static and is unaffected by neighbourhood. Our study addresses the issue by relaxing such assumptions and developing an unsupervised group detection model based on potential candidates. The proposed model can handle temporal and spatial variations more effectively than those based on simple spatiotemporal parameters. The model developed is assessed both quantitatively and qualitatively. New metrics are introduced for quantitative evaluation, comparing predicted groups and ground truth instead of pedestrian pairs with ground truth. A visualisation method is developed for the qualitative assessment. Group splits and group merges are calculated to assist in understanding crowd movement patterns. Overall, this study helps in further exploring and assessing groups, which can improve understanding of crowd dynamics.

Death and Spirit in Hegel’s Philosophy of Nature

The text discusses the problem of the relationship between nature and thinking in Hegel’s Encyclopaedia of the Philosophical Sciences (1830). By considering the dialectics of natural life and the significance of death of the individual for the emergence of spirit in nature, it is argued that spirit, in the Hegelian perspective of speculative thinking, does not emerge from nature as its otherness, as „a more beautiful nature“ that has overcome death. Rather, it appears as a negativity and impotence in nature itself, as the infinite potential of Nature‘s mutability. This highlights the ambivalent unity of nature and thought and the threat of the naturalisation of each.

Thoughts on the Scientific Nature of Spirituality

Thoughts on the Scientific Nature of Spirituality

ҒАРИФОЛЛА ЕСІМ: САНА БОЛМЫСЫ

The transition of world authorities into the hands of information in the flow of modern life should make us think. Since humanity cannot exist without each other, without interaction, the information flood has become as necessary as the air. In order to follow the citizens of the state to the end, it is not enough to have one opinion and the opinion of the leader, dependence on him is growing, and the ability of the majority to research and critical thinking is decreasing. Therefore, the urgent problem facing the state has become the propaganda of the historical development of our state, the work to restore consciousness, the spiritual identity of our citizens, the consciousness of the Kazakhs. Because by defining the spiritual nature of the nation and nailing down the essence of consciousness, it becomes possible to feel our national identity. This, in turn, is the biggest tool in consolidating the nation. Therefore, in order to determine the Kazakh national identity, we decided to explain the scientific works of the great scientist, philosopher Garifolla, who has been studying the Kazakh consciousness for more than thirty years. The importance of the work lies in highlighting more than twenty volumes of the scientist's works on the origin of the history of the origins of major representatives of Kazakh philosophy, analyzing the work of Abai, the main ideologist of national identity and describing the scientific potential. How to explain the general understanding of Academician Garifolla's work with a short formula? "Scientific prose", which, in our opinion, is a mixture of the breath of time, the existence of consciousness, Kazakh philosophy, is a scientific assessment of many historical data to young scientists, applicants, analysts, telling about political, cultural and socio-historical problems that took place in the life of society in a systematic way.

TELEKO‘RSATUVLARDA KREATIVLIK VA JURNALIST MAHORATI

The article discusses the impact of cultural and educational programs on children's education in the mass media and the fact that some problems arise in the spirituality of young people, and the negative impact of such programs on our national spirituality, especially on the education of the young generation. spoken. Accordingly, the article analyzes and expresses opinions on the shows that are taking place on television today.

On the question of understanding the information phenomenon. Information and knowledge

An attempt is made to clarify the semantics of the concept of “information”. Approaches to understanding information in the discourses of the exact sciences, cognitive science and modern theology are analyzed. It is proposed to consider information as a kind of polyontic entity that finds expression and is articulated in many different discourses through an interdisciplinary dialogue. The ontological foundations and epistemological content of the concepts of “knowledge” and “information” are considered. An ontological contradiction of the nature of information is shown: information gravitates towards matter, for information the connection with the material is more pronounced than for knowledge, despite the fact that the source that generates it has a spiritual nature.

Between Soul and Spirit: Rohr’s Transformational Spirituality in Pastoral Work

In this paper some typical features of the spirituality of Richard Rohr, one of popular authors who represents one of the dis-tinctive currents of contemporary Catholic spirituality, are described. I focus on several distinctive characteristics that we find captured in his spiritual texts. These include an emphasis on orthopraxy, on the trans-formative nature of spirituality, on contemplation, and on the embod-ied nature of spirituality. Understanding these basic characteristics, also helps to understand the more general tendency of contemporary spirituality, especially that which consciously straddles the boundary between traditional religious offerings and non-traditional forms of spirituality in non-religious settings.

How Do We Explore the Fifth Dimension: Spirituality?

Spirituality has been a core component of human existence from the very beginning of human life. From mysticism to healing to psychics, millions of people throughout history have explored their spiritual connections to something greater than themselves. We explore the nature of spirituality and why it is so hard for humans to understand its dimensions.

Addressing a Social Media Addiction and Solution from Simplified Kundalini Yoga Practices

ABSTRACT Social media's impact on the mental health of youngsters is complex and multifaceted. While it provides connectivity and opportunities, it also presents challenges. Excessive usage can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression, as users compare their lives to curated online personas. Cyberbullying and online harassment further exacerbate emotional distress. The constant need for validation through likes and comments can negatively affect self-esteem. Moreover, the fast-paced, curated nature of social media can foster unrealistic beauty standards and induce body image issues. However, social media can also offer support networks and resources for mental health awareness. Finding a balance between online and offline interactions, promoting Yoga is a best solution. Simplified Kundalini Yoga is a practice that helps to connect with our innermost selves and tap into our spiritual nature. By cultivating a sense of mindfulness and awareness, we can develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.

Soulful Rhythm, Dancing Bodies: Spirituality, Pain Tolerance, and the Risk of Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Classical Kathak Dancers of India

Background: Dance and dancers reflect happiness, sadness, passion, anger, and all other emotions as every single dancing movement carries a significant signal that goes beyond words. Kathak, an Indian classical dance form, requires a divine balance between the soul and the physical body. This balance allows for a high pain tolerance of the dancers, but the spiritual nature of this dance form also generates ignorance and disinterest in their health seeking behavior towards injuries. Objectives: This comprehensive narrative review is aimed at exploring and examining the prevalence of lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries among Kathak dancers and proposes management strategies for their prevention and treatment. Methods: This review is based on a search of relevant articles, research papers, books and book chapters conducted across a wide array of online sources, utilizing the search engines like PubMed, Medline, CrossRef; etc. Considering the inclusion criterion, the review process included three stages: initial assessment of papers through title and abstract review, a detailed examination of relevant items, and systematic compilation of pertinent information into a categorized table under topical headings. Results: The review finds that the majority of injuries were reported in the foot and ankle region of dancers practicing Kathak. Conclusion: There is a need to develop supplementary exercise training programs and also spread awareness among dancers regarding their physical health and seeking medical care in time to delay/prevent lower extremity injuries.

Confirmation of the Spiritual Nature of Individual and Society in Yevhen Spektorskyi’s Works of the Emigrant Period

The article presents the main issues of the works by the famous philosopher, jurist and educator Yevhen Vasyliovych Spektorskyi (1875‒1951) written during the period of forced emigration (1920‒1951) and professional activity at the universities of Belgrade, Prague, Ljubljana and the St. Volodymyr Orthodox Theological Seminary in New-York. In the intellectual biography of the thinker, these prolific years are marked by the development of issues in social science, philosophy, moral theology, and Christian ethics. In numerous works in various foreign languages, some of which have been analyzed in this article for the first time, Spektorskyi substantiated the importance of moral — as opposed to physical and mental — dimension of the existence of both individuals and society, for which he regarded the Christian religion to be a reference point. The latter, in his opinion, can truly explore the essence of the individual and social with the help of Christian sociology. The history of social philosophy is essential for social science as well as philosophy itself. Positioned between science and religion, philosophy has the capacity for free thinking, which is crucial for achieving a genuine understanding of society. As it is revealed in the article, the philosopher developed ethical guidelines within the framework of moral theology, criticizing naturalistic and mechanistic approaches to understanding society and the individual. Spektorskyi regarded freedom, dignity, and a righteous life according to the Christian ideal, as well as cultural activity, as fundamental values. The author argues that Spektorskyi’s affirmation of absolute values and the study of the relationship between the individual and society on the basis of the Christian religion provide grounds for evaluating Spektorskyi as an exceptionally religious philosopher.

Whoever I Am: On the Quality of Life

What is the relation between quantification and the mysterious question of identity? What order of quality is proper to the inexplicable fact that one is oneself? Starting with an examination of the ontological blind spots of counting, this essay investigates the priority of quality over quantity, in connection with the spiritual nature of life understood as the spontaneous and infinitely evolving question of itself. It argues, in face of the forces of quantophrenia and numerocracy, for the importance of recognizing the essentially serial and apophatic structure of identity, the existential sense that all entities are the living question of themselves. As such, no individual may be considered as merely a part of reality. Each is, no less, the totality.

On the Eastern style of thinking in A. Bely’s theory of symbolism

RELEVANCE. The study is devoted to understanding and identifying the significance of the eastern style of philosophy and aesthetics of Taoism in the work of the prominent representative of Russian symbolism Andrey Bely (Boris Nikolaevich Bugaev), who determined the development of the literary process (modernist and post-modernist movements) and art of the first third of the 20th century and influenced the further development Russian literature. The purpose of the study is to show the conceptual content of the aesthetic thought of the Russian philosopher and symbolist poet through the prism of Taoism and to clarify the presence of Eastern traditional wisdom (“Tao Te Ching”) in the construction of A. Bely’s theory of symbolism.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The research material was the collected works of A. Bely. The translation of the book “Tao Te Ching” written by the great Chinese thinker Lao Tzu, presented for the first time for the Russian-speaking reader, was used.” When solving research problems, a description method with the interpretive function of language was used, that is, a method of studying the interpretation of knowledge about the world. In our case, the interpretation of Taoism is focused on the interpretive activity of an individual creative personality, which always presupposes the subjective selectivity of the word.RESULT AND DISCUSSION. An analysis of the work of A. Bely showed that in reflecting the problems of the symbol, the philosophical principles of symbolism, in addition to two sources, they participate: on the one hand, the ideas of the Slavophiles, arising from the philosophy of V. Solovyov, on the other hand, the system of Western philosophy (the ideas of A. Schopenhauer and F. Nietzsche), a reflection of the creative borrowing of Eastern wisdom, ideas and functions of Chinese literature. The originality of the imaginative thinking of the Russian symbolist poet, who, in accordance with his spiritual nature, followed his bright creative path, is reflected in the development of the artistic method – symbolism.CONCLUSION. The idea of A. Bely’s symbolism is based on the compatibility of the concepts of various thinkers, including philosophizing in the Taoist style. A. Bely created a unified symbolic picture of the world - the unification of artistic, aesthetic, religious, mystical and everyday ideas and knowledge about the world into one whole. The connecting sign of this unification is the Symbol, which has a pronounced authorial character, has an infinity of boundaries of value, and not a semantic individual interpretation of the word and broadcasts the manifestation of systemic pluralism, revealing the essence of the world and being.

Spirits, Ghosts, and Mediumship:

Encounters with spirits are inherently numinous since they fill us with awe and a sense of connecting with something greater or other. The term spirits can refer to a wide variety of typically unseen beings including deities, spirit animals, nature spirits, and deceased persons. Jung thought that spirits were autonomous complexes separate from the ego, writing “Spirits, therefore, viewed from the psychological angle, are unconscious autonomous complexes which appear as projections because they have no direct association with the ego” (Jung, 1969, p. 309). The idea of spirits appearing as projections is often problematic for many spiritual practitioners because it can lead one to assume that spirits are imagined and therefore not real. For these spiritual practitioners spirits are very real and exist in the world alongside people.

Māori perspectives on sleep and aging

IntroductionSleep is vital for health in older adulthood. Ethnic disparities have been noted with regards to sleep health. However, culturally appropriate approaches to sleep as a broader social experience are lacking.MethodsHere, sleep-related group interviews were conducted in the form of hui (group meetings and discussions) with eleven participants of a health service intervention for older Māori (the Indigenous people of New Zealand) and their whānau (extended family). Notes were collated and analyzed thematically.ResultsFour key themes were constructed that represent the key conversations and ideas. These concerned the conceptualizing of sleep—including appreciation for its somatic role but also the spiritual properties of sleep states; the changing obligations around sleep and wake—including individual and communal time use and changing cultural and familial obligations with advancing age; and the barriers and facilitators for supporting sleep—including the social and spiritual nature of communal sleeping, the schedules and sleep of others, as well as holistic and environmental methods for relaxation. Findings demonstrate the multifaceted nature of sleep and aging among Māori. Culturally relevant interpretations of sleep practices and disturbances were offered and are beyond typical Western models which are predominantly medicalized.DiscussionThis work aids the understanding and representation of sleep as a social and cultural perspective within the New Zealand context. This provides foundations for future participatory research to design culturally appropriate approaches to assessing and supporting sleep health in forms that are meaningful for aging well across cultures.

A Bibliometric Analysis of Knowledge Dynamics and Open Innovation Process

Abstract The article investigates from an analytical perspective the relationship between knowledge dynamics and open innovation and their influence on today's business environment. The present study starts from the premise that the development of a fluid and constant flow of knowledge exchange outside the organization influences the processes of open innovation. Allowing the rapid adaptation of organizations to the new effervescent demands of the market and consumers. The addition brought by this paper represents a conceptual expansion of the need to understand the possible implications of external and internal knowledge, of a rational, emotional, or spiritual nature, on the processes of development of new strategies, products, and services. There is no substantial information available in the specialized literature about the two concepts, which highlights the need to develop more qualitative and quantitative research in this direction. Using the bibliometric analysis with VOSviewer software, the paper presents a series of results that can be further developed and analyzed. The first perspective highlighted by this study is the potential of emotional, rational, and spiritual knowledge to improve relationships with consumers as a result of implementing a constant flow of communication. This fact is supported by the symbiotic relationship between the role of knowledge dynamics in encouraging the exchange of knowledge between consumers and organizations that stimulates an open, transparent communication environment focused on continuous learning. The study also emphasizes the involvement of collaboration, adaptability, and dynamic capabilities to explore how knowledge dynamics influence and stimulate innovative culture.

Examining the relationship between Spirituality, Morality and Resilience among Young Adults

Abstract: This study investigates the relationships between spirituality, resilience, and morality among young adults, with a specific focus on examining how resilience and morality predict spirituality. Utilizing a sample of 207 young adults aged 18-25 years residing in India, the study employs a quantitative approach to analyze data collected through the 3 different scales. The analysis, conducted via multiple linear regression, reveals that both resilience and morality significantly predict spirituality, accounting for approximately 30.5% of its variance. This indicates a substantial relationship between these constructs, suggesting that individuals with higher levels of resilience and moral reasoning are likely to exhibit higher levels of spirituality. The findings challenge previous assumptions aboutthe isolated nature of spirituality, highlighting its complex interplay with other psychological constructs. The study underscores the importance of considering bothresilience and morality in discussions about spirituality, offering valuable insights into thefactors that influence spiritual beliefs and practices among young adults. This research contributes to the broader discourse on spirituality, providing a nuanced understanding of its determinants and emphasizing its interconnectedness with resilience and morality.