I don't suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I do however, suffer from, STNESIMLD (Sometimes There's Not Enough Sunshine in my Life Disorder). Don't bother looking that second one up on the net. I assure you it's a very real disorder. I know that because when the sun does come out after a protracted period of rain, I feel like a fern frond unfurling in the light. Suddenly I'm about 3 inches taller, my heart's beating faster and I'm inclined to unglue myself from my laptop in order to walk my dog in the fresh air.
Several days ago, I received an email from the BC Healthy Living Alliance. I don't know how I got on the list, but it was a great email. It mentioned wifi, coffee and healthy living all in one sentence (or two). Besides chocolate, what else is there in life? Maybe red wine. But, otherwise, I think that they hit on three important factors.
The purpose of this walk is to talk (and ultimately blog) about the healthy living issues that face our communities. Many of these initiatives deal with the marriage of environment and health as the two are undeniably intertwined. Want a healthy population? Start planning communities that allow for green initiatives: bike paths, parks and green space, recreational facilities, increased consumption of locally grown fruits and veggies, etc.
If you live in the lower mainland and are interested in participating, click here. If you don't live here, but are interested in a similar intiative for your own community, click here to organize something similar.
This a post close to my heart SAD is slowly becoming recognizes as a clinical fact. There are so many people who have rediscovered life by finding sunshine, whether it is from uping sticks and moving to a sunnier state or by using a light box.
Posted by: Dennis | November 13, 2009 at 05:48 AM