by Patricia Linderman | Sep 22, 2022 | All Posts, Physical movement and caring for our bodies
Walking is a fundamental human activity. Our ancestors have been doing it for millions of years. And babies keep trying until they succeed. So how could there be any new insights about walking? It’s precisely because we don’t walk like our ancestors, or...
by Patricia Linderman | Sep 2, 2022 | All Posts, Physical movement and caring for our bodies
I know, there’s something magical about outdoor swimming. But even as the weather gets cooler, there’s still magic in water wherever we find it. I’ve loved to swim since I was a kid (got all the badges, from Fish to Junior Lifesaver :)). I first...
by Patricia Linderman | Dec 3, 2021 | All Posts, Fun and Joy
It’s an awful feeling. For me, it tends to show up as a hollow sensation in my chest, with an ugly flutter of fear. Too much on the list! I notice all-or-nothing, hopeless thoughts. “It’s impossible to catch up. Too much is going on. Things are out...
by Patricia Linderman | Nov 24, 2019 | All Posts, Physical movement and caring for our bodies
My weight and my body mass index are fine, according to the charts. But if you take a deeper look inside my body, things don’t look so great. I was never very strong to begin with (opening jars of Talk O’Texas Crisp Hot Okra Pickles has always been a...
by Patricia Linderman | Nov 7, 2019 | All Posts, Stress management/ Mindfulness
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 Mexican border. In Virginia, I want to try life without it No driving,...
