Travel has been found to have numerous lasting benefits on our mental and physical health. In fact, Canada’s national parks service now even allows doctors to prescribe travel to national parks with a free annual pass! Research has revealed that 97% of people feel happier simply planning future travel, and studies have also concluded that higher vacation frequency can reduce the odds of metabolic syndrome, as well as help reduce stress and anxiety. Traveling can also help form closer connections with new people and open our minds to fresh ideas, which can be applied to our work and home life. Read full article here
Culture
The Priest in the Arena
The phrase “man in the arena” has been popularized in recent years, but a lesser known, more dangerous archetype is the “priest in the arena”. This figure is responsible for a process called theocratic capture, where an institution surrenders to a cult demanding unaccountable authority, fueled by claims to privileged knowledge. These cults often target powerful institutions and attempt to monopolize conversations with scaremongering tactics and hostile treatment of allies. It is important to identify and stop theocratic capture before it can gain control. Read full article here
Merv
May 29, 2023
