The Heroic Self: A Traveler's Guide To Your Self

By Aid Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation . Oscar Wilde, De Profundis      A mad, but brilliant, scientist has invented a teleporter that can allow you to live anywhere you want, and travel through infinite variations of that life through different dimensions. You can sort through these different dimensions with all their different life circumstances until you find the dimension in which you are living a life you think is perfect. Any life, anywhere, with anything, and anyone, you are given a chance to pick what you want. Imagine what that life would be like. Hold and develop that thought as you continue reading . Allow yourself to change your mind if you like, allow yourself to let go and come back to different aspects of it as you react to what you read.      Your life journey and where you find yourself in it is molded by a host of what many would characterize as ext...

3 Secrets to Maintaining Your Political Wellness By Aid None of this is intended to be legal, medical, or psychiatric advice.  When we think of "wellness," we typically think of our physical and mental health; however, what if there is a part of our wellness that we often ignore? This might sound kind of crazy, but hear me out : Going back at least as far as Plato, the human body has been compared to and used as a metaphor for the workings of a political system (i.e. this is the origin of terms such as the “ body politic ”). Specifically, Plato used to compare a well-ordered or just political system to the inner workings of a healthy human body, where each body part performs its function well and supports the overall health of the person. If something does not work inside a person, they get sick, and if something does not work in a political state, it too suffers from a kind of political sickness (or lack of justice). Like economics then, there is a macro level (what we w...

8 More Creative and Fun Things To Do During the Pandemic By Aid None of this is intended to be legal, medical, or psychiatric advice. While many people are waiting for their Covid vaccine, experts are still cautioning the public that day to day life is not going to change much for the general population, even after getting vaccinated . That means keeping your mask on, continuing to avoid contact with large groups, and (you guessed it) more time trying to entertain yourself at home. Don’t worry! Even after you try the tips we have already recommended , there are still loads of ways to have fun and be creative whiles staying safe. Sit back, relax, and check out these awesome and fun activities you should try: 1) Family Reunion on Zoom: Organize a family reunion with as many family members as you can gather. Zoom calls allow for 100 participants on a single meeting. See if you can actually reach that limit. If big gatherings aren’t your thing, maybe just organize a small meeting betwe...

9 Tips To Know Your Partner is The One By Aid None of this is intended to be legal, medical, or psychiatric advice. So you have been with the same person for a while, and things are going pretty well. You’re attracted to them, they bring something of value to your life, and you are wondering whether you want to take things to the next level. Maybe you are thinking of moving in together, maybe you are thinking of getting married. Maybe you are even thinking of having a child with this person. Entering a committed relationship can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it is also a serious investment of time, and personal resources. When you get a car, you at least kick the tires first. Unfortunately, there is no insurance for a relationship other than your good sense. Not to mention, you may be under the influence of the “ halo effect ,” where you are blinded from seeing warning signs by your positive impression of your partner. Do yourself a favor, and consider these tips before...

The Key to Endless Confidence and Wellness By Aid      None of this is intended to be legal, medical, or psychiatric advice.      Times are stressful! And stress during a pandemic only makes things worse . We are all struggling to cope with new challenges and circumstances, and it is enough to overwhelm almost anybody. I say “almost anybody,” because there are some people who handle the uncertainty of life, and the challenges that come with it, better than others. These individuals seem to have an inexhaustible amount of confidence and maintain an unshakable level of wellness. Everyone knows someone like this, it’s the person that you most want next to you if there is an emergency or disaster. The trait that makes them like this is called mental resilience . It’s almost like a super power, but you don’t need to be exposed to radiation or be born on Krypton to develop it. Here are 7 tips for building mental resilience : 1) Do not waste time worrying about t...