Category: Gratitude
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Day Nineteen: Staying Positive
The human brain is wired to give more weight to negative developments than positive ones. It makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. We form vivid memories of bad experiences as an essential part of learning, which gives us a chance to correct actions that could be hazardous to our health. It is worth noting here…
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Day Fourteen: Ignore It and Ride Anyway
a) old bikes are heavy. Really heavy. b) the handlebars are duct-taped. c) I’m badly out of shape. d) I have a strong suspicion that low gear has gotten a lot lower in the last twenty-odd years. e) my dust mask means I’m re-breathing my own carbon dioxide. f) no suspension means the bike is…
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Day Twelve: The Sound of Mud
Today I’m grateful for the sound of mud squelching under my hiking shoes. I’m grateful to have finally found my first flowers of spring. I’m abidingly grateful to live in the woods. I’m grateful for the birdsong drifting in my window. I’m grateful for the warmth of a strong sun. If this has to happen,…
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Day Three: Nature Reset
Denmark has lots of data on its people. Because they are a social democracy and have been since the War, their databases are vast: a libertarian’s nightmare. When scientists wanted to study anecdotal evidence that living a lot of green space lowers your risk of mental health disorders, they turned to Denmark. The study “…includes…
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Gratitude: the Dead Deer
One neat little trick to maintain mental health is to practice gratitude. I know. Cheezy as fork. But there is good science behind it. A great way to do it is to jot down three to five things you are grateful for every day. It’s also fun, because sometimes, to find three to five things,…