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Masha and the Bear: The Real Story Behind YouTube’s Most-Watched Cartoon

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  A mischievous little girl in a pink dress. A quiet bear who rarely needs words. And an animated series that crossed languages, borders, cultures and algorithms to become one of the greatest cartoon phenomena of the internet age. Millions of families know Masha and the Bear as a funny children’s series filled with music, physical comedy and unforgettable disasters. But behind its colourful world lies a much deeper story involving Russian folklore, animation, child voice actors, psychology, international dubbing and one of the most extraordinary achievements in YouTube history. The new Titan007 mini-documentary, “Masha and the Bear: The Real Story Behind YouTube’s Most-Watched Cartoon,” explores how a seemingly simple relationship between an energetic child and a patient bear became understandable almost everywhere in the world. ▶️ Watch the full Titan007 documentary here: https://youtu.be/j2l-8wjqoYI Before the Cartoon, There Was a Folk Tale Long before Masha became a th...

Inherited patterns of behavior, thinking, and feeling

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 Every person who is on the path of self-knowledge, I believe, wants to have a clear picture of what influenced their behavior, opinion, or feeling the most to be the person he/she is now and here. But to get that insight, each of us needs to carefully analyze his life to remember what he was exposed to during the first years of his life. In that journey towards oneself, it is necessary to confront and introspect all one's reactions - rebellions, freezes, or withdrawals, to the various influences. Whether you are analyzing your own life or with a professional therapist, there is no doubt that you need to go back and find out what you have missed through the "lessons" you have learned through your life events and experiences. The most helpful question in that journey is, "What did I learn from that experience?" Or "Has this happened to me before, and what lesson did I miss then?" In addition, it is essential to analyze what is external in this process. ...

Crystals and the spiritual nature of man

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 Interest in minerals and crystals has been around since prehistoric times when man chose pieces of stone that he could use as a tool or weapon. With the development of the material culture of man, their significance increases. Crystals as sophisticated tools have been in the hands of the wisest people for generations. Today, the crystal is a tool that the avant-garde world is increasingly reaching for. "Crystals are memory banks of certain experiences - planetary, civilizational, and even pre-civilizational," Dean Shkartov-Deco said in a casual conversation, adding that the crystal should be treated as an instrument, used correctly and with a lot of love. We know him as a great connoisseur and lover of crystals. He is known to the public for his contribution to Macedonian rock music, as a member of the groups "Ice Cube," "Badminton," "Alexander the Great," "Clermont,"… Founder at the crystal shop in Skopje (now on Rekord), and his biog...

Emotional intelligence - defining the essential elements

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 Aristotle said that it is a rare skill "to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right reason and in the right way." This is just one of the examples in which emotional intelligence is manifested throughout life and everyday life. Emotional intelligence is the ability of a person to successfully identify and successfully deal with their own emotions and the emotions of other people. Our behavior is primarily conditioned by our feelings, so it is understandable how this type of intelligence plays an essential role in every aspect of functioning, while at the same time being one of the most important factors that improve the chances of success - where needed. Emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness. This is the basis on which it can develop and grow. Self-awareness is the ability to recognize one's own feelings at the moment of their formation and should not be equated with awareness. Developing self-awareness involves de...

Are you addicted to condemnation?

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 Of all the miraculous series of possible thoughts, negative judgment (attitude) about oneself and others are one of the mind's compulsive obsessions. It is as if the human brain has a hyperactive gland that secretes condemnation, just as the adrenal gland secretes adrenaline. Negative condemnation can occur instantly and for almost anything. Sometimes they focus exclusively on you and sometimes highly on others. Exercise: Exploring convictions If you allow critical judgments to remain unexplored, they can occupy your thoughts and emotions and even your dreams. But if you research them, you will come across recurring themes related to previous life events. For example, you will find that even your judgments (opinions) towards others often stem from self-condemnation or some events that have happened to you before. Life, sometimes while you were very young. -Be present in the moment and breathe consciously for at least 5 minutes Remind yourself of a condemnation - try if you can rem...

Opening the chakras - new myths and old truths

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 Chakras have become a popular topic of conversation, but there is a big difference between the essential representation of chakras nowadays and in the old yoga literature. Today, chakras are commonly used for physical therapy. This is different from their primary and essential purpose, the self-realization that goes beyond the body and mind. Opening the chakras implies a radical change of consciousness, which usually occurs after several years of meditation. This is not a simple emotional opening of the chakras or physical cleansing. What happens to the chakras analogously happens to yoga today. Yoga means meditation, defined as "the negation of dualistic thought processes in mind" (Yoga Sutra 1.2) But today, yoga means primarily asanas, i.e., yoga positions that are only part of yoga. The chakras in the yoga literature denote the seven vital energy centers in the subtle or astral body, the body of life energy at the base of the physical body. Their opening leads to the atta...

Talk and Solve Problems

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 Are you facing problems in your life and don't know how to solve them? Are you passing through a difficult time of your life and don't know how to get out of it? Are you in the grip of unfavorable circumstances and don't know how to mold them in your favor? Relax! There is nothing to worry about. Just talk to someone you can trust and get your problems solved. Did you ever think that it could be so simple and easy? Yes, it is! Don't keep your problems to yourself. Instead, open your mouth and ask for help. There is always someone willing to help you in overcoming your troubles. Talk to your friends, family, fellow workers, or various help groups and associations. You will be astonished to see how many people will come forward to help you. Undoubtedly, every person has a strong desire to succeed in life, and everyone wants to live a happy life. However, most people unintentionally keep themselves worried over non-issues, thus making their lives miserable. Keeping on th...

Top Ten Steps to Pursuing Your Dreams in the New Year

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  Many people are not very successful in pursuing their dreams or New Year's Resolutions, while others seem to quickly achieve whatever they choose to pursue. So the question for each of us is, "How can I make it happen for me?" 1. Recognize & Celebrate Your Successes Of This Past Year Take your time, sit back & reflect on the last 12 months of your achievements & write them down. Include items like "I watched less television" or "I was less bothered by ..." etc. Then once you have your list, take some time to show your pleasure & pride with your successes. You deserve it. We often take our accomplishments for granted & yet this is a crucial step in having the confidence to take on new challenges. Pick an activity or a way to celebrate that is right for you. 2. Identify Your Dreams For This Upcoming Year Create 3-6 specific & short statements that identify what you really want. Then reflect & write down 2-4 sentences on wha...