Some of the most significant events take place on February 22. This includes the celebration of World Thinking Day, World Yoga Day, and Be More Humble Day. All of them are observed throughout the world. The three events play a major role in self-reflection. Thus, February 22 is an important day of the year.
WORLD THINKING DAY:
This day is primarily celebrated by the Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world. The main reason for this celebration is to appreciate and think about the spread of their movements. It is also a way to support the Girl Scouts and Girl Guides at a global level. Another objective of World Thinking Day is to raise funds for these groups. There is a theme for each year’s celebration.
HISTORY:
Individuals have been celebrating World Thinking Day since 1926. Hence, it has been in observance for the past 90 years. The date 22nd February is also the birthday of Lord Baden Powell. He was the founder of the Girl Scout and Girl Guide movements. World Thinking Day happened when the delegates of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides took part in the fourth world conference. As a result, they decided to dedicate a day to the founder of their movements.
HOW TO CELEBRATE?
There is no specific guideline for the celebration of this day. It is up to the Girl Scouts and the Guides, depending on how they want to observe this day. As such, there are not many rules. The only exception is the fact that the girls have to donate 1p and also raise funds if that is possible. Few groups celebrate this day by holding public events. Like bakery sale or sports day. Others might choose something adventures such as going for a hike. Along with other challenges like trekking or looking for ways to raise more funds.
WORLD YOGA DAY:
February 22 is known as World Yoga Day. This is the perfect day to celebrate a healthy and flexible lifestyle. Yoga has several benefits that are not unknown to mankind. It increases strength, balance as well as one’s flexibility. Helps individuals to manage stress and anxiety. However, there are more benefits. Like improving immunity and helping people to sleep better.
HISTORY:
Samira Radsi, a yoga teacher living in Berlin, Germany is the pioneer of this day. Her main objective was to help people through yoga. To turn her dream into reality first she got in touch with several schools and enquired if they had the interest to observe this day. When she received immense support her efforts became successful. The ideology behind the celebration is simple and meaningful. Yoga teachers and yogis devote a little bit of their time to human rights causes.
HOW TO CELEBRATE?
Individuals can celebrate this day by enrolling themselves in yoga schools. Each school that is participating gives a session for a couple of hours. During this time, yoga practitioners devote their time and energy to those who have suffered from violations of human rights. This is done in the hope that they will feel more energized and positive. Thus, each person can be a part of this celebration. Explore the benefits of yoga and live a healthier life.
BE HUMBLE DAY:
Humility is one of the most important virtues in mankind. Yet, it is also one of those virtues that is difficult to achieve. Thus, people regard February 22 as the day to be humble. Over centuries, several philosophers and motivational speakers have emphasized the importance of humility. Be Humble Day is the date to practice it and not be emerged in pride and arrogance. To be down to earth and kind to others.
HISTORY:
It is not a surprise to not know about the man who first chose to observe this day. Hence, the origin or the pioneer of this day remains unknown. Yet, it is clear that whoever the person was, took humility as an important factor. This is why the person dedicated a day for the observance. Perhaps, the pioneer did not realize that the efforts would be widely successful.
HOW TO CELEBRATE?
The best way to celebrate this day is to inculcate the virtue of humility in oneself. This involves the fact that individuals should not boast about the fact that they are observing Be Humble Day. Every task and every action can reflect humility. Anything an individual does on this day should relate to humility. It also means encouraging others and appreciating their achievements. Recognizing and giving them the credit for their hard work.
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