The Celtic Festival of Lughnasadh
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Author: Lorelei Fairy
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Publication Date: 30 October 2024
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Lughnasadh, one of the key Celtic festivals, holds a deep connection to the agricultural cycle and symbolizes the first harvest. The festival's name derives from the god Lugh, known in Celtic mythology as the wise and skillful deity of light, crafts, and arts. Traditionally celebrated at the end of July or the beginning of August, Lughnasadh corresponded to the time when grain crops ripened and the season of harvesting cereals began. This festival marked gratitude to the earth for its gifts and expressed hope for a successful outcome of the remaining agricultural season.
The Celtic Festival of Yule: Myths, Rituals, and Traditions
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Author: Lorelei Fairy
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Publication Date: 06 October 2024
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Yule, one of the main festivals in the Wheel of the Year, celebrated on the day of the winter solstice, is deeply rooted in Celtic tradition. It symbolizes the end of the darkest period of the year and the rebirth of light. For the Celts, this festival held key significance as it marked the moment when the days begin to gradually lengthen and the forces of light start to overcome darkness.
Developing Dependency on External Help and Methods to Overcome It
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Author: Алиса Селезнева
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Publication Date: 02 October 2024
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Dependency on external help (DEH) is a condition where a person cannot or does not want to handle tasks independently and constantly seeks support or advice from others. This phenomenon can be observed in many areas of our lives: personal, professional, and social.
Psychology and Physiology of Taste: How Emotions Influence Perception
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Author: Алиса Селезнева
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Publication Date: 29 September 2024
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If you've ever wondered why the "world's best" cheesecake from a new café didn't live up to your expectations, while your grandma's pies still set the gold standard for flavor, welcome to the world of taste psychology! Our expectations and memories are true culinary magicians, capable of turning an ordinary dish into a gastronomic masterpiece—or, conversely, leaving us disappointed.
Love and Hate: The Science and Nature of Emotional Resonance
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Author: Алиса Селезнева
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Publication Date: 18 September 2024
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Love and hate are like twin brothers at an emotional family reunion: they're different but uncannily similar. They behave as if trapped in the same body, constantly arguing over who's in charge today. From a psychological standpoint, these emotions aren't complete opposites but rather two sides of the same coin spinning in our consciousness. One moment, you're in the ecstasy of love; the next, the coin flips sharply, and you're ready to throw something heavy at your partner (figuratively speaking, of course).
The Importance of Reading Text Over Watching Video
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Author: Алиса Селезнева
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Publication Date: 17 September 2024
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In today's world, even cats have become bloggers, and memes about ducks can explain quantum physics more clearly than a textbook. Amidst this information overload, reading text still holds its ground like a seasoned professor with a pipe and a leather chair. And it's not just a nostalgia for paper books or an attempt to avoid eye strain from blue light. In fact, our gray matter loves text for its ability to work our neural networks like an Olympic athlete.
Self-Development: From Fractals to Holistic Thinking
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Author: Алиса Селезнева
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Publication Date: 15 September 2024
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Self-development is more than just a buzzword or another self-help book on the shelf. It's a dynamic and endless process aimed at deep self-understanding through interaction with the world around us. Much like a complex mathematical formula, self-development requires constant analysis and recalculation of the variables that shape our personality and worldview.
The Electromagnetic Nature of Human Interaction with the Environment
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Author: Алиса Селезнева
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Publication Date: 13 September 2024
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Each of us is surrounded and permeated by electromagnetic fields (EMFs) that play a crucial role in our body's functioning. But what exactly are these fields, and how do they affect us?
Truth or Lies: A Guide to Finding the Truth in the Modern World
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Author: Алиса Селезнева
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Publication Date: 12 September 2024
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In philosophy and science, truth has traditionally been viewed as an objective reality that exists independently of human perception or opinion. When we speak of truth as something absolute, we refer to the idea that truth is unchanging and universal. This means it is not influenced by time, place, or personal interpretations.
Magnetic Storms and Their Influence on Human Thinking: Mechanisms and Control
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Author: Алиса Селезнева
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Publication Date: 11 September 2024
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Magnetic storms might seem mysterious or even intimidating to those unfamiliar with the concept. However, when broken down into their fundamental components, they become much simpler and easier to understand. Magnetic storms are disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field caused by interactions with the solar wind—a stream of charged particles emanating from the Sun.