JUL 13, 24 .. NATIONAL TODAY.. MENTAL HEALTH..

NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR.. Is the source of most of the information our “Days”.

July the 13th was another day of “slim pickings” on National Today but..

The below “Day” caught our eyes.

So together, lets see, what we can see, about Fool’s Paradise Day.

We celebrate Fool’s Paradise Day on July 13 every year.

It is a day to forget the worst sides of reality and embrace the fantasy world of our thoughts; to normalize this and assert the importance of having a happy place to go to when things get dark and out of hand.

A fool’s paradise is a made-up world we imagine, a world where we can find eternal happiness. Whilst people might make fun of such thoughts as childish and naive, Fool’s Paradise Day is a day to embrace such a paradise and try to find happiness amidst all the tension and pressure of the real world.

Sounds like fun, at least so far.

Why do we exist?

We may say that humans are not yet evolved enough to understand such an intrinsic question, but that does not mean we should not ponder over it. “What are we?” “What is our purpose?” and “Who made us?” are a few questions each of us has asked at some point in our lives, maybe daily! We are not sure if answers will be found in our lifetime, so we like to dismiss such complex questions by remarking that the purpose of our entire life is to find answers to these questions, but that may not be the entire purpose.

When it comes to the matter of purpose, the first thing that comes to mind is happiness.

We do everything for happiness.

Air, water, food, and shelter are important but being happy is also a very important need.

Happiness is an emotion; Happiness is a state of mind filled with contentment and satisfaction. We don’t usually believe true happiness can ever be achieved. Life seems to be one long ride chasing the elusive entity called ‘happiness.’ If reality is something that slows us down on our journey towards happiness, then a Fool’s Paradise, is a tool we can use to feel a temporary euphoria.

As just stated above, happiness is a state of mind. We can train our minds to find happiness in our thoughts. That is the origin of the ‘fool’s paradise.’ In our quest to find true happiness, we can rest in our own thoughts as we define the parameters of our own happiness. With our imagination, we can create a paradise in our thoughts. A happy place where we have everything we ever wanted and needed. Take a day off to create such a world inside your mind and enjoy some time pondering your adventure in that fantasy land.

Fool’s Paradise Day is all about self-care and self-love. It is a day to dream about the happy paradise that only exists for you. Spend your day forgetting the cruel realities of the real world.

There could be a story hidden in your fool’s paradise that needs a bit of popularity. Write about your imaginary place, and see if you can develop a theme from it.

What is better than a fool’s paradise? That would be a cross between two fool’s paradises! We all have our own, so share yours with a friend, and see what you can learn from theirs.

Mental conditions and illnesses cost the U.S. around $200 billion in lost earnings.
20% of today’s youth have a mental health condition.
Around 43 million Americans struggle with mental illness.
Depression can lead to disability as research shows that it’s a trigger in a great number of cases.
70 to 90% of people who seek proper treatment for mental health disorders witness a significant reduction in symptoms

Thoughtful. Very Thoughtful.

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Cap and Patti

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