I Love Rain

It may seem crazy, it may seem counterintuitive, but I love the rain.  That, apparently makes me a pluviophile, while sounds bad.

Also, a sapiophile apparently, which is someone who is attracted to intelligence.

A pluviophile is someone whole loves rain, so that's okay I guess.

A lot of people find grey skies depressing and dull, but frankly, especially in summer, I really don't
mind the break from the heat and sweaty nights.

I would like moderate warm days and rainy nights if I had my pick.

Rain at night is like a soul massage and it just completely relaxes me and helps me to sleep.

Bring on the wet.

Why Tv Is Not That Bad

They say TV rots the brain and is the root of many evils, but could it really be that bad?

What if we are just a little too harsh on it and actually tried to look at the positives for a change?

We've been told forever that watching tv lowers intelligence.  It's not always true, though.

For one, we know that there are many intellectually stimulating shows on television.  National geographic has a channel, discovery, there's a crime channel, and a history channel.

All in all, there are some pretty heavy-hitting shows that can teach us many things.

But let's assume we are not watching educational shows, could normal TV be that bad?

Our brains do not switch off and turn to mush when we watch tv, in fact, it does stimulate the mind and can lead to increased learning and knowledge acquisition.

A myriad of interactions, twisting plots, a variety of cultural norms, and divergences mean that TV in no small way can actually educate us and stimulate the brain.

Too many people are quick to point to the negatives of television, but what about the positives as we can further assure ourselves of what cultural norms are and be more aware, possibly even more so in the time given.

You can witness a lot in a one-hour show.

Don't put the book down just yet, but also don't be too quick to judge.

How Many Vegetables Are Too Many

Vegetables are an important part of your diet, but then you knew that.

Some people get a little too enthusiastic and find they have er, um, more regularity than they would like.

Too many vegetables will have you looking for the nearest bathroom where ever you are and that can be a problem.

Two serves with every meal is more than enough to give you the vitamins and minerals you need, not to mention the fiber.  Remember that too much fiber is going to upset your stomach and make you pay.

Some people are more sensitive to fiber and some aren't, but more than 8 serves in a day could mean you're getting double your recommended daily fiber intake.

Yeah, that's not gonna be pretty.

You should take care to ensure a balanced diet of protein, fiber, and dense nutrition in order to keep calories at a reasonable level.

This will help with sleep, intellectual ability, and making wise decisions.

Sleep Well

Sleep Is Extremely Necessary

If we don't have enough sleep we can slide into a zombiefied, lifeless shell of our real selves and it's no wonder - Rest Is Essential.

The conundrum is that we all require varying amounts and we all lead hectic, engaged lives - So what to do?

What we really have to get, is to get some good quality rest every single night and awaken energized and all ready to attack the day with alertness.


You have to rest and that rest must be adequate, though are there ways in which you can allay a few of the ill effects associated with the inability to get good sleep - The truth; it is possible.

Bad sleep creates poor mental focus, decreased intellectual aptitude and can lead to stress, and no one wants that.


There exist a few techniques you can use to ensure your whole constitution is nice and relaxed and able to rest, such as reducing caffeine and having bedtime at normal times. Here are a couple of others...

Root Of Valerian

This great relaxant will assist you to wind down and relieve stress after a long, full-on day.

Calming Music

Recordings are available of the sea rushing the shores or a rain shower on a roof- Those particular sounds can resonate within us the memories of mellow and assist to immerse us in our circadian rhythms helping us to gently help us to sleep.

Gentle Medication

Some prescription based medications are necessary for folk who suffer from a real inability to sleep - I must warn you though, some of these less gentle drugs have deadly side effects and must be taken within the parameters of a doctor's instructions.

Chamomile Tea

This delightful and easy beverage will calm you on the inside and help you to relax with a warm (and coffee free) beverage.

Get Comfy

It is nigh on contemptible to attempt to sleep if you can't get comfy.

Be sure you have the correct bed and pillow for YOU. Don't settle for something substandard - Especially a product you will live 1/3 of your life on (or more).

Resting good is manageable if you take a couple of precautions and have the wherewithal to give your body the sleep it needs.

Before long you'll be Sleeping Like A Baby
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Just remember, no stimulation before bed.  Definitely NO COFFEE!

Apt Intelligence

We Are Lucky, Thoughtful, Gifted Creatures

Intelligence is thought of as a gift and it is no surprise. The things an intelligent mind can create are capable of diversifying our universe and our lifestyles for a truly amazing world.


The things given to us by our best and brightest are rewards we never earned, can't repay, and are lucky enough to reap the benefits of. 

Great Minds

Smart and critical thinkers throughout history have come to rely upon their minds to create a microcosm of fancy, ingenuity, and life-saving machines. They owe their prominence, fortune, and in some cases notoriety, to their intellectual proficiency.

Names like Tesla, Einstein, Marconi all spring to mind, immediately.


Not Everyone Gets The Gift

That's okay

Missing out on being intelligent isn't a means for a terrible existence, don't think that at all. A large number of absolutely great achievements have been obtained by folk with average intelligence and we owe them each huge appreciation.

Better to use what you have and do great things than be another of the world's ubiquitous wasted talents.

Although there exists an abundance of evidence to show that people with inferior IQ results are more prone to depression, grievances, and evidence-free phobias and prejudices, all of which exist far less recurrently in individuals who are cerebrally apt.   So maybe reading a book each day could be a key driver in reducing depression?


Being an expert, though might be of little value if your skills don't get used well. The saying that seems to ring true that goes "there are no rewards for being smart, only for using the smarts you have to good effect" - Very Apt!


Ergo, when you don't put your high intelligence to good use (that's if you have it), then the luck is unfulfilled, which absolutely, is a personal choice, you will miss out on the attainable rewards, just like a skilled sporting star that didn't exceed their own boundaries.

Also, there are success issues here. You need to determine the equilibrium between aiming for success and not overworking yourself, but these are the questions for the individual. Determine the equilibrium and you will be a happier person.


Apt Intelligence.  It's worth having

Saving Your Money

Get Efficient 


Efficiency can be nice if you understand what you are accomplishing but to cut back on your expenditure can be difficult if you're used to relieving yourself of cash on ridiculous items.

It need not be like this especially as there exist fun ways to save your spending and gain the savings that occur.

Everybody likes to splash out now and again but the problem with this is you end up going crazy and that creates buyers' remorse and thus debt. I like to talk about being critically intelligent a lot on this blog and here is a chance to put it into action.

It sucks but we all succumb from time to time. It's ok because what we need to do is get better spending rituals.

Once we seek to accommodate our spending then we can forget the old habits and manage our money


It will be fun having domination over your budget as there are success and happiness in controlling horrible spending practices.

The smart thing to do is take the reigns and seize control.

Everyone can take control of their finances by gaining control for the sake of both their family and their situation.


It shouldn't be difficult and the faster you begin to try a budget, the financially safer you'll be.

It's nice to be in control of your spending and have some purpose.

Employ logic & critical thinking and you'll get on top of your finances.

Why speak of financial issues on a philosophy and intelligence themed blog?

Well, you'll have more money for books, especially if I write one, someday. 

How to save money

To save money your need to either spend less or earn more, well, I can't earn it for you, but I can show you an article that well most certainly help you to save money.

In fact after you read up and study how to save money you will absolutely run out of excuses to cut down on expenditure and increase savings

So read it, add it to favorites and refer to it regularly for reference, because it will help you save money.

A dollar saved is a dollar earned.