Man's Constituents: Nous

     The mind is the most powerful tool man possesses. Without it our lives become purposeless struggles of self-preservation and reproduction. Using it, however, allows man to beneficially interact with others, improve his surroundings, and draft lofty ideas for the future by integrating knowledge gained from the past.
     The Greek word for the mind, nous, speaks of the cognitive ability to process, direct, and control our actions. The mind gives us our reason - both of logic and causation for action. Thinking, planning, considering, examining, and deciding are all critical components of every day life rendered impossible without a mind. The mind is curious, constantly exploring. To contain it with endless fixation on worthless things or to go periods of time without using it at all is a waste of our great gifts and abilities.

     Aristotle, the great philosopher, was well acquainted with his main control center. Theories on social interaction, inanimate objects, natural forces, and the purpose of life - all were processed by his analytical examination.

"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." ~Aristotle

     As the second part of a man, no one can afford to neglect his greatest asset and the only thing that can't be taken away - your mind. Within yourself, you can go on endless adventures, locate hidden fortunes, rule a nation, defy physics, and explore suggestions for improving the real world around you. Citizens of the Hellenistic world became masters at pushing the boundaries of their minds. The modern Western world almost seems content to let those boundaries contract around him (with several notable exceptions). Constantly push, explore, and expand your mental powers.
     Some thoughts are best left unspoken. However, without a voice, your mind remains incapable of impacting the world.

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Agatha Tyche