We celebrate Fool’s Paradise Day every year on July 13. It is a day to forget the worst aspects of reality and embrace the fantasy world of our imaginations; to normalise this and emphasise the significance of having a safe haven to retreat to when things become bleak and chaotic. A fool’s paradise is a fictitious universe in which eternal happiness can be found. Fool’s Paradise Day is a day to embrace such a paradise and attempt to find happiness amidst the tension and pressure of the real world, despite the ridicule such ideas may receive.
The background of Fool’s Paradise Day
Why are we here? We might argue that humans are not yet sufficiently evolved to comprehend such a fundamental question, but that does not mean we should not contemplate it. “What exactly are we?” Each of us has pondered the queries “What is our purpose?” and “Who made us?” at some point in our lives. We are uncertain as to whether answers will be discovered during our lifetimes, so we like to dismiss such complex queries by stating that the purpose of our lives is to find answers to them, although this may not be the case.
The first thing that comes to mind when considering the topic of purpose is contentment. We make every effort for contentment. Air, water, sustenance, and shelter are crucial necessities. Being joyful is equally essential. Happiness is an emotion and a state of mind characterised by contentment and fulfilment. We typically do not believe that genuine pleasure can ever be attained. Life appears to be an endless pursuit of the enigmatic entity known as ‘happiness.’ If reality is something that slows us down on our path to happiness, there is a trick we can use to experience transient elation.
As previously noted, happiness is a state of mind. Our minds can be trained to discover happiness in our thoughts. This is the origin of the expression ‘fool’s paradise’ In our pursuit of genuine happiness, we can find solace in our own thoughts as we define the parameters of our own contentment. In our minds, we can create a sanctuary using our imagination. A paradise where we have everything we’ve ever desired and required. Take a day off to create such a world in your consciousness and reflect on your experience in that fantasy land.
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FOOL’S PARADISE DAY ACTIVITIES
Enjoy a day off.
Asinine Paradise The day is focused on self-care and self-love. It is a day to fantasise about the blissful paradise that exists only for you. Spend the day forgetting about the harsh realities of the world.
Write about your sanctuary
Your fool’s paradise may conceal a story that requires a piece of popularity. Try to derive a theme from your description of your imaginary location.
Share with a colleague
What is superior to an idiot’s paradise? That would be the intersection of two fool’s paradises. Share yours with a friend and find out what you can learn from theirs.
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FOOL’S PARADISE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | July 13 | Thursday |
| 2024 | July 13 | Saturday |
| 2025 | July 13 | Sunday |
| 2026 | July 13 | Monday |
| 2027 | July 13 | Tuesday |
