The book shows the teacher of spiritual practice, Gennady Givin, as the main character saw him. And this “perspective” of vision does not always coincide with the usual descriptions of spiritual teachers. If a person does not think about the purpose of his existence and does not move towards it consciously, then this is his misfortune. He lives such a life mechanically, being a victim of circumstances and a slave of desires. If he already understands the need to move towards the goal, but does not make the necessary effort, then this is his grief... a great grief. He lives such a life in vain! This is an attempt to explain both seemingly obvious things and what is considered or perceived as mysticism, esotericism or spirituality. I invite you to look beyond ordinary experience and look at many things with completely different eyes. The main character has been studying at the Givin School for several years. You can see how his ideas about life change, how the scale of values changes, how he himself changes!