Friday the 13th sounds unlucky ? Traditional superstition
? And a lot of people dislike it and believe it to be unfortunate.
A Friday occurring on the 13th day of any month is considered
to be a day of bad luck in English and Portuguese-speaking
cultures around the world. And similar superstitions exist
in some other traditions.
The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia
or paraskevidekatriaphobia (horribly long words).
The origins of Friday superstitions are many which include
Eve tempted Adam with the apple on a Friday. And 13 people
at the last supper of Jesus, who was traditionally crucified
on Good Friday.
Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they are simply
unable to get out of bed when Friday the 13th rolls around.
The Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute estimates
that more than 17 million people are affected by a fear of
this day.
But for some individuals, it doesn't sound unlucky at all.
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Sources taken from : CNN.com and About.com news articles
A new survey shows people are becoming less superstitious
about 'unlucky' Friday the 13th, the poll of 1,000 adults
shows other superstitions are also less of a concern nowadays.
In fact, three out of four questioned for a Surrey theme park
said they had no intention of staying off work just because
of the date.
Or maybe we should think positively, being positive could
make you lucky. Being positive about anything and everything
could also increase how you view and perceive things, and
produce favorable results.
In fact, according to a report : Trying not to think a negative
thought will result in thinking it more, Thinking is like
breathing: It goes on night and day and you can't stop it.
But you can change it.
Or you should ask yourself something like this: How can I
make myself stronger and to deal with this? Or Can I get myself
busy right now, very busy I forget all about my fears?
When you find yourself thinking negatively about something
bad that happened, ask yourself Whats good about this? Or
How can I turn this to my advantage? Ask a good question and
automatically you will think positively.
James Myer likes to find out weird and unexplainable events
occured around the world, also interested in self-motivational
articles. Sources taken from : CNN.com
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