You know how every month of the year has been designated as “National Awareness Month” for a specific condition or disease? Just recently, The American Foundation for Paying Attention to Things (AFPAT) has declared this December as “National Awareness Month” in an effort to combat what they see as “the current epidemic of complete and utter obliviousness” in America.  They further say that not only are Americans suffering from an epidemic of general unawareness, but that Americans are even unaware that they are unaware!

As with all other awareness campaigns, especially those related to health, the National Awareness Month campaign includes a recommendation for screening, or self-exam, for the disorder. The suggestion is that at least once a year, you:  while making eye contact with yourself in the mirror, take 3-5 minutes to think about the fact that you are a human being. 

The AFPAT of course has many activities planned for this month, including  a charity walk, advertising campaigns, and the wearing of a 9 inch highly-reflective yellow ribbon.

So, what do you think? Do you have time for one more self-exam and one more thing to be aware of?!

Here’s a link for more info: http://www.theonion.com/content/news/december_named_national_awareness