The fear of Clowns

Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns.

The fear of clowns is quite confusing, as in most cases clowns are meant for amusement and entertainment. However many people find clowns disturbing rather than amusing.
You may become a victim of Coulrophobia because you are afraid of the heavy make-ups and the disguised identity of the person. The psychologists who have addressed this topic, usually say that this form of phobia probably develops out of some traumatic incident in childhood, that in some way is associated with a clown. Moreover, phobia may occur when seeing the evil representations of the clowns in mass media movies.

In fact the weird appearance of the clowns, swollen red noses and unnatural hair colors make these persons look so mysterious and treacherous.

Adults who are victims of Coulrophobia know that their fear is completely irrational and illogical, but they can’t escape the circumstance. Such people need special psychological or even medical treatment to overcome this fear.

About Meditation

Meditation

The physical act of meditation generally consists of sitting quietly, focusing on your breath, a word or phrase. However, a meditator may also be walking or standing (something new, YES? :) ) . It isn't unusual, but it can be done this way.

There are many traditions and ways to practice meditation, new meditators wonder if they are doing it correctly. According to Roger Thomson, Ph.D., a psychologist in private practice in Chicago and a Zen meditator, there is one way to know for sure: "If you're feeling better at the end, you are probably doing it right."

Maybe meditation isn't so mysterious. Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of the brain waves. This mental shift decreases the negative effects of stress, mild depression and anxiety. There is also less activity in the area of the brain where the fear is processed. In other words, they were calmer and happier than before. (Nice, isn’t it? :) )

However, in my opinion, meditation is a deeply religious action and nowadays it just becomes a fashion, but it’s not related to our (western) culture in any way. So, I believe, that people should know more about it before practicing, for it may have influence not only on our physical body, but on mental processes as well.

Influences

I am going to talk about the person, which has influenced my life the most. That is my sister Julia.

Julia is my sister and she is also my best friend. We grew up together, so we've known each other all our lifes. That may be the reason why she has so big influence on me.

She has some qualities that I like and some that i don't. However, I tend to act like she does, for she is older than me. Julia is a caring sister. She often asks me about my feelings, emotions and health. Everytime I'm not in the mood or have some problems, she helps me to cope with them. And I try to act like this when being with other people. Moreover, I do like Julia's generossity, because she often brings something cute or delicious to satisfy my heart. However, she tends to be stubborn ant times, refusing to admit, that she may be wrong about something. It's not a good quality of her character, but sometimes I tend to copy even wrong things. :}

What is more, I think that I grow a better person, when she teaches me, exchanges with me her personal experience. And I believe that she will have a great influence on me during all my life. All in all, Julia is very special to me, as she is always with me when I need her. I never get bored with her and ... SHE IS THE BEST SISTER IN THE WORLD. :)