Icandothis2013

So I’ve been moaning about feeling lethargic, having brain fog, no energy etc ..I used to do an almost daily walk to a beautiful pond through some woods near here. It’s a 6km round trip, with a few hills, which never used to phase me but I’ve spent weeks thinking I can’t do it… but I JUST DID IT AND SOME !!! 7.4 km, over 12,000 steps and I feel great ! It was mating time for birds on the pond so all the male ducks and moorhens were fighting. I felt like I was making a David Attenborough documentary - ha ha ! But I did it. And I will do it again tomorrow when I’m supposed to be joining the local Conservation volunteers doing a census of moths ! Yes really ! A very good day !

Anna

Good for you, Ican! That sounds like a great walk. I'll be heading out in a couple of hours for a long walk. It's even more enjoyable now that the weather is warming up a bit.

Icandothis2013

Walking is soooo therapeutic ! Enjoy your stroll Anna !

calmself

Excellent Ican. I love walking/jogging as well. So happy for you.

AL48

Good for you Icandothis. Keep it up, its a great habit to have. Im like you and love nature i didn't realise how much i missed it and now i enjoy it everyday. Enjoy tomorrow's walk.

Robbie64

Well done Ican. I love walking, it's very therapeutic and it sounds like it has been of great benefit to you. Enjoy tomorrow, the weather should be lovely too.

Icandothis2013

Thanks Robbie ! Yes, we’re actually seeing some sunshine at last !

Steely

Good on you Ican. As others have said, it really is therapeutic. A complete change in mental state is what I've found, and it doesn't cost, only gives. Get to see the ducks and moorhens on the pond. Forget about ourselves for a while.

I'm wondering how you count moths Ican?

We have a Bogong moth here Australia, used as food source by aboriginal people for a very long time. And then of course, there is the mighty silkworm. Moths are underestimated for their importance.

Long live the moth.

advbike

Absolutely thrilled to hear that, Ican. Good going! Enjoy the moth counting and congrats on 23 days!

Icandothis2013

I don’t know how you count moths but I’ll find out tomorrow and report back ! :-)

Steely

I'm lovin' it Ican, and await your report.

Great fun Ican. I'm so very happy for you.

I've found that being sober opens up so many possibilities. Breathtaking in its scope.

dustyfox

Really Lovely post ICAN!
just for fun - my friend who is moth mad is involved in this project The Project — Moths To A Flame
moths are amazing!

Dee74

Glad to hear you're doing well ICDT

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MrPL

That’s awesome Ican! One step conquered, keep the mindset there and the sky is the limit!