Barefoot Autism Challenge week 1

 For the first week of the Barefoot Autism Challenge, I know that it's always the quietest week since it just got started. But I've seen people take part in my challenge throughout this week. Even some people who did the polar plunge at Iowa State for Greek Week since there's probably not any person who would wear shoes at a polar plunge that uses a pool, unless you were plunging from a beach.

One friend of mine who took part in my challenge is Olive Oconnell. She runs her own business called AllLove Wellness, which specializes in diets, yoga, dance and sound. Olive especially loves being in nature and previously ran an outdoor yoga exercise that took place at Grays Lake. 

This was Olive next to a tree. Did you know that if you hug a tree you actually feel grounded? Just ask my friend Suzanne Hackenmiller. She'll tell you.

Being barefoot in nature actually helps relieve back pain, reduces stress, and improves mood and sleep. Other people who have taken part in my challenge have walked through rain water, mud and a whole lot more. Another barefooter, Sue Kennedy, will be sharing the Barefoot Autism Challenge with some of her friends in Canada as well as New York. Keep an eye out for that!

I even shared my challenge at a fun autism walk just this last Saturday. I even had a table at their vendor fair. I'll share that soon too.