What is the essence of spiritual life? Why am I in this world? Why is there little love in the world? What is evil? How to deal with passions? Why are temptations needed and how to endure them? Is conscience mistaken? Can reason be trusted? Why do you need a mentor?...The reader will find answers to these and many other pressing questions in the new book of Archpriest Vyacheslav Tulupov, candidate of theology. The author conveys the centuries-old ascetic experience of the Church in simple and clear language, supported by many examples from life and spiritual experience. The book will be interesting and useful for both beginning Christians and those who already have some church experience and are trying to live in accordance with the principles of Orthodox spirituality.