The Work of Being Yourself: Practical Lessons for Conscious Living

How to hear your true desires and distinguish them from imposed ones.

In his new book, игумен Нектарий (Морозов) addresses the most intimate question that, at least once in a lifetime, every person asks: what does it mean to be yourself? In the hustle and bustle of everyday affairs, under the pressure of other people’s expectations, and trapped in imposed stereotypes, we often lose ourselves—living a life that is convenient for others, but empty within.

The author speaks with the listener about how to:
– stop depending on other people’s opinions;
– cope with hurt: toward God, parents, loved ones, and even life itself;
– distinguish healthy repentance from destructive self-blame;
– regain the ability to feel joy even in difficult circumstances.

This edition is intended for the widest possible audience. First of all, for those who feel that they are living “on autopilot,” who are tired of inner emptiness, who do not know what they truly want, and who are drowning in a sense of guilt or carrying resentment for years. The book will also be helpful to those who are just beginning their path toward a conscious life, as well as to those who are already walking it but need support and clear guidance.