In spite of the pandemic, my "Fierce in the Forest" group has continued exercising outdoors every Saturday morning. We throw things, drum with sticks -- and protect our mental health during this stressful year.
Category: Lifestyle
My No-Car Challenge: Maybe Permanent?
My October challenge for myself was not to use a car. For at least 30 days, I could only walk, ride my bike, or take Metro or the bus. This Honda CR-V was perfect for our 3-year assignment on the…
Social Connection: It’s a Health Goal
"Write about loneliness," suggested a blog follower and old friend (thank you!). Loneliness -- a feeling that you lack sufficient social support and connection with others -- is considered an epidemic these days, with health consequences compared to smoking 15…
Your Fierce 2024 Self
January is a good time to think about what we want to achieve in the coming year. (I hope your January challenges are going well!) An even longer-term perspective can also be useful. It's an interesting exercise to relax with a…
What’s Your January Challenge?
A new year inspires us to new beginnings. Holiday feasting is over, and in the northern hemisphere, the darkest nights are behind us. Even though winter has just begun, the days are lengthening and sunlight is beginning to return. Now…
Feasting and Fasting
Feasting and fasting seem to be a natural human rhythm. Sometimes they are part of a ritual structure (Lent, Ramadan). Feasting and fasting are also simply the logical consequence of an uncertain food supply (berries in season, successful hunt --…