The practice of getting rid of negative emotions towards offenders is found in many religions of the world. According to the tenets of Buddhism, forgiveness is necessary to cleanse oneself from harmful thoughts that damage a person’s mental state and destructively affect the events of his life. Christianity also insists on freeing believers from hatred of enemies and people who have caused pain. Orthodox Christians make an attempt to throw off the burden of negative emotions on the eve of Lent - on Forgiveness Sunday. In honor of this spiritual practice, International Forgiveness Day was established in 1994. Since then, August 7 has been celebrated as International Forgiveness Day. The initiator of the holiday was the Canadian Embassy of Christ, an organization also known as Love World Incorporated. The church has branches in the USA, Great Britain, South America and Nigeria. The main goal of International Forgiveness Day is to create a positive attitude in a person, to renounce the guilt, pain, claims and hatred that he experiences towards the people around him. Initially, International Forgiveness Day was a national event, but over time it became an international celebration from a Canadian holiday. Disagreements between people and the conflicts that arise against them provoke negative emotions, form psychological trauma and severe stress, which can lead to depression. Fatal changes in attitude and behavior exclude reconciliation with the offender. History knows a lot of cases when enmity cherished for decades led to great tragedies. In world literature, this irreconcilability is reflected in Shakespeare's drama "Romeo and Juliet", the plot of which centers on the quarrel between the Montague and Capulet clans. Unhealthy anger, which does not find a way out for many years, leads to surges in blood pressure and muscle tension, and negatively affects a person’s psychological state and his sleep. In psychology, the practice of a woman forgiving her father, grievances against whom may have been going on since childhood, is used to bring harmony to her personal life and normalize relationships with men. Negative emotions towards a partner often have a bad effect on relationships with relatives and children. Therefore, it is so important to resolve the conflict as quickly as possible and improve relationships with loved ones. Letting go of resentment, stopping cultivating your anger and cherishing hatred does not mean admitting that another person’s mean act or words are the norm. Forgiveness is letting go of negative emotions, ending a situation in which you are stuck instead of moving on with life with ease. Letting go of conflict and restoring relationships with friends, family and partners literally heals the soul and opens up opportunities for its development. The International Day of Forgiveness calls for internal liberation from the destructive burden of grievances, the manifestation of wisdom and nobility.

On August 7, a funny holiday is celebrated - All-Russian Singles Day. Modern men, unlike their ancestors, are in no hurry to tie themselves with the knot of Hymen. Today, the trend is for singles and singles - self-sufficient bachelors who do not plan to go to the registry office. The current state of affairs is explained in different ways. In society, the institution of marriage - patriarchal foundations and religion - no longer plays such a big role. Thus, in Catholic Italy, due to pressure from the church on the state, official divorces were prohibited until 1971. Marcello Mastroianni, who was in love with Catherine Deneuve, could not divorce his wife because of this. And this is in the era of hippies, scientific and technological progress and the fight for gender equality! The modern man is helped to arrange his life and organize order in his home by silent assistants who, unlike wives, do not demand anything in return - robotic vacuum cleaners, automatic washing machines and other technical devices. So, in fact, there is no need for a bachelor to rush to get a stamp in his passport. Except for the sake of great love. With a joke for life: It is a very dangerous misconception that married men live longer than single men. Life just seems longer to them... Women do not always dream of marrying their neighbor or work colleague. Their hearts are also broken by famous actors who are rich, famous and still not married. Unfortunately, George Clooney, who got married, can no longer be counted among the inveterate bachelors of Hollywood, in whom the sultry macho finally had children by the age of 56. But the handsome Gerard Butler and Leonardo DiCaprio, Keanu Reeves and Colin Farrell still do not have wedding rings. Those who prefer men with noble gray hair and wise experience are advised to pay attention to Al Pacino. At 81, the actor has never been married. And perhaps he is still searching. With a joke for life: If a bachelor bought himself a washing machine and dishwasher, his chances of getting married are reduced by 80%. There are also many available men among Russian celebrities. Danila Kozlovsky, Marat Safin, Milos Bikovich - socialites and smaller predators dream of getting them into their networks. However, psychologists warn that bachelors have many skeletons in their closet that determine their attitude towards women - from an authoritarian mother to unrequited feelings and mental trauma in their youth. They may be “married” to financial success and work, or they may not have room in their hearts to love anyone but themselves. With a joke from life: As I look at it on the Internet, at the resort: all men are bachelors. One of the psychologists humorously described convinced singles: “An old bachelor is a cunning bitch. It only seems that he is an ordinary man. In fact, for many women he turns out to be more dangerous than home-grown philanderers.” And indeed, if a man is over 45, he is successful, outwardly attractive, physically healthy, has no mental disabilities and has never been married, this leads one to think... Does he not want to continue his family line and leave behind offspring? Still haven’t met the one and only one? Is a man afraid to take responsibility for his wife and children? Unmarried women have a lot of questions for bachelors. Mothers of convinced singles are not always happy with the state of things either - after all, their sons deprive them of the opportunity to babysit their grandchildren, teach their daughter-in-law about life, gossip about her with friends and experience a lot of other small joys. The state is also concerned about the state of things - a tax on childlessness, which public organizations periodically demand to introduce, can increase the birth rate. By the way, it was paid by bachelors of the USSR from November 1941 to January 1992. In the Soviet Union, only monks who were obliged to observe a vow of celibacy were exempt from contributions to the budget for childlessness. The initiative to introduce a tax in modern Russia did not find approval among State Duma deputies. And women have not yet taken to the streets with nets to catch unmarried representatives of the stronger half of humanity. Therefore, I would like to wish single men a successful celebration of All-Russian Singles Day on August 7th. Have fun from the heart and to the fullest - perhaps next year this holiday will no longer have anything to do with you...

On August 7, Professional Speaker Day is celebrated all over the world. The talent of persuasion through competent and logically structured speech has been valued since ancient times. Legends have reached us about what great orators Aristotle, Demosthenes, Sophocles and Cicero were. Eloquence was characteristic of many political leaders - Abraham Lincoln, Leon Trotsky, Mahatma Gandhi and Winston Churchill. Fidel Castro held the attention of his Communist Party comrades during his speech in 1986 for 7 hours and 10 minutes. Paying tribute to the skill of eloquence, Professional Speakers Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on August 7th. With the help of speech, you can manipulate public opinion, suggesting what the speaker needs. A word can kill, plunge into the abyss of despair, lift to heights and radically change the world. Politicians, public figures, teachers, lawyers, psychologists, coaches, radio and television presenters must have eloquence. Professional speakers are familiar with the basics of rhetoric, logic, acting and psychological techniques. In ancient times, the talent of a teacher or philosopher was determined not so much by the content of scientific works and treatises, but by the presence of skill in correctly expressing one’s thoughts and conveying them to the audience. Eloquence and the ability to convince oneself that one is right can be innate and acquired. In addition to his breadth of outlook and the ability to speak vividly and figuratively, the speaker also influences listeners non-verbally. It is known that Churchill, during the rehearsal of his speeches, honed not only phrases, but also gestures, facial expressions and even the position of his feet. Martin Luther King, a Baptist preacher and fighter for the rights of black people in the United States, is the epitome of oratory. His fiery "I have a dream" address to an audience of thousands at the Lincoln Memorial during the 1963 March for Jobs is a crowning achievement of eloquence. This speech by King in 1963 has gone down in history as the most famous speech in the world. Adolf Hitler, who considered the public a woman who needed to be raped, and the Minister of Propaganda of the Third Reich, Joseph Goebbels, mastered the art of oratory. It is known that during the Fuhrer’s many hours of speeches to the German audience, the admiring Frauleins and Frau experienced sexual arousal. For his oratorical talent, Goebbels was called Mephistopheles of the twentieth century, the father of lies and the little dictator of big propaganda. In his speeches, he appealed not to reason, but to the feelings of the Germans, using repeated repetitions of theses that zombified the public. The leader of fascist Italy, Benito Mussolini, was also an excellent speaker. The Duce spoke in a velvety voice with confident intonations, using bright and catchy metaphors. The gift of eloquence was also inherent in Evita Peron, the wife of the President of Argentina. In her speeches, she relied on the low level of education of ordinary people and their violent temperament. Eva Peron, being an upstart without family or tribe, who had a village accent and peasant manners, deliberately spoke to the people in their language. In the speeches of the First Lady, instead of logic and rhetoric, the acting skills of this charming woman and knowledge of psychology came to the fore. A good storyteller is able to interest and involve the audience in a conversation from the first words. He focuses attention on interesting facts and phenomena of the surrounding reality, literally attracting the attention of listeners. The speaker's eloquence is an innate gift, coupled with the high level of intelligence and hard work that he demonstrates in learning the basics of the craft. In honor of people who master the word, the main tool of communication, Professional Speaker Day was established on August 7.

The last month of summer is the ideal time to watch the twinkling of hundreds of thousands of heavenly bodies. At this time of year, the Perseid meteor shower is at its highest concentration. Mention of this starfall is contained in written sources of Ancient China dating back to 36 BC, Korean and Japanese chronicles. Meteorites formed in the constellation Perseus owe their origin to the comet Swift-Tuttle, whose tail the Earth enters in July and August. Particles of a trail of ice floes and rocks, entering the atmosphere, burn up, leaving bright flashes in the sky as a souvenir. Everyone who loves astronomy, believes in miracles and is used to making wishes when looking at falling stars celebrates Star Gathering Day on August 7th. To observe meteorites from the constellation Perseus, an open place, not illuminated by floodlights and lights of large cities, is suitable. Comet Swift-Tuttle approaches Earth once every 135 years, but the planet passes through its tail every year. If the sky at night is cloudless and clear, then the chance of enjoying a starfall increases several times. Everyone who has an inquisitive mind and a thirst for knowledge visits planetariums and observatories on August 7. In honor of the holiday, their employees give lectures about space, the secrets of the universe and the mysteries of the Universe. The day of gathering stars brings romance and lyrical mood to life. The holiday is loved by lovers and couples who decide to start a family. There is nothing more impressive and memorable for a lifetime than a declaration of feelings and a marriage proposal under a sky with shooting stars. Meteorites flying and burning in the atmosphere at an altitude of 70 km from the Earth are a reason to think about your innermost desire and certainly make it. The Perseid starfall lasts from the 20th of July until mid-August. The maximum intensity of movement of meteorites, which fly at a speed of 120 km/h, occurs on August 12 and 13. It is believed that this time is ideal for meditation, energy charging of amulets and talismans. Among the white shooting stars of Persis, orange and yellow flashes can be seen in the sky. This is the Capricornis shower, which begins on July 25 and ends on September 10. The colorful spectacle is observed by people anywhere in the world. The celestial phenomenon in the form of the Perseid meteor shower was discovered in August 1835 by the Belgian Adolphe Ketele. The astronomer, sociologist, mathematician and meteorologist attracted public attention to this amazing spectacle, in honor of which a holiday was later established. In some countries of the world, the Perseids starfall is called differently. Thus, in Italy it is colorfully called “Tears of St. Lawrence”, since on August 10, on the eve of the peak of meteorite movement, the day of remembrance of the martyr is celebrated. It is believed that the deceased Christian ascetic weeps bitterly because of his death. The tears of St. Lawrence fall to Earth as rain. Whatever the name of this wonderful natural phenomenon, the Perseid shower certainly pleases astronomers and connoisseurs of the beauty of the night sky every year. Therefore, people celebrate the romantic and touching Star Gathering Day on August 7 with great enthusiasm.

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One of the favorite and revered summer holidays among the people is Anna Letnyaya. It is dedicated to the Mother of God, the grandmother of Jesus Christ. She is also called the Mother of God. Anna of Summer is celebrated on the same day every year - August 7 (July 25, old style). This day was also called Anna Kholodnaya, Anna and Makariy, “Winterman”. According to legend, Anna, the daughter of a priest, was married to Joachim. They lived in Nazareth. Over the many years of married life, the couple was unable to have children. The couple prayed earnestly, asking God to send them a child, since in those days childlessness was a shame. When Joachim went into the desert, an angel appeared to him in a dream. He informed Joachim that his wife was due to give birth to a girl in the near future. They will name their daughter Maria. Delighted by this news, Joachim hurried to his wife. A little time passed, Anna conceived and gave birth to a daughter. The girl was given the name Mary, as the angel commanded. This is how the Mother of God came to earth. Despite the fact that the holiday was called Anna Summer, the weather on that day determined what the coming winter would be like. If the weather on Zimoukaznitsa was cold in the morning, then the onset of early cold weather should be expected. They believed: “What is the weather before lunch, such is the winter until December. What is the weather in the afternoon, such is the winter after December.” A sunny day was considered a harbinger of a frosty winter. If it rained on Zimoukaznitsa, then a snowy, warm winter was expected. Anna watched how insects, birds, and animals behaved. If the ants were actively building an anthill that day, then a harsh winter was expected. Storks preparing to fly foreshadowed early cold weather. From that day on, preparations for winter began in full swing. They insulated residential and outbuildings, sealed cracks, and patched leaky roofs. Anna collected moss from the forest, which was used for economic purposes. This had to be done just before the Winter Order, since then it became damp and unsuitable for use. Field work continued that day. The second harvest of mushrooms, bird cherry, was collected. We dug the first potatoes. Potatoes were one of the main products of our ancestors. On Winter Order it was customary to set a table, on which various potato dishes were considered an obligatory attribute. Housewives made cutlets from it, baked pancakes, served it stewed, fried, stuffed with mushrooms and meat. All these traditions have been preserved to this day.

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Orthodox holidays on August 7:

Memorial Day of St. Macarius of Zheltovodsk, Wonderworker of Unzhensk

Memorial Day of the Holy Righteous Olympias, Deaconess of Constantinople

Many church (Orthodox) holidays are celebrated in the summer months of each new year. After all, it is during this bright time of year that there are the most bright and sunny days. And the closer the Orthodox are to the sun and “light,” the closer they are to the true God. This significant holiday was no exception. On this solemn day (August 7), all believers honor the memory of Saints Anna and Joachim. Yes, those same ones - the parents of the Holy Mother of God. Not everyone knows that the life of this married couple took place in the most difficult trials and tribulations, which they were able to go through together, no matter what. They believed and prayed without ceasing that God would give them the firstborn they had dreamed of for so long. This was a Jewish couple, and, as is known from history, if a family did not have continuation of the family, it was considered inferior and one might even say defective. These were cruel times, where ordinary people did not adhere to legal laws, but honored the traditions and customs of their people. So it was with the centuries-old faith of the Jewish people. Anna and Joachim loved each other, but in addition to carnal love, they were supported by faith in the Almighty. They were in constant prayer for the speedy gift of a child. And their prayer was heard by God. An angel appeared and announced to the couple that the conception of a child was imminent. On this great holiday for most Orthodox Christians, many pray for:• the birth of a child• strengthening marital prosperity• asking to ward off adversity and misfortune In general, the most simple, but so necessary requests to the one whose power extends everywhere, without any boundaries or rules. In the conception of this couple, a child can definitely be considered God's providence. After all, it is almost impossible for an older woman to do this without outside help. And God, as everyone knows, conquers all the laws of nature and the bonds of infertility. This is how it was and how it will always be. It is not for nothing that people call Anna and Jokima “Godfathers,” because they are rightfully the direct ancestors of Jesus Christ. The spouses did not perform incredible feats and miracles. They were able to carry through their entire lives other (no less severe and sorrowful) sorrows: • infertility • hope • approaching old age without continuing their family line This great holiday makes believers think about how bright and cloudless life is when kids run around, cheerfully and naturally enjoying all the quirks of everyday existence.