Comments on: I want to drive less

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:11:06 +0000

First, I will tell you that NOT driving is one of the best things you can do. If you can ride your bike, do it. For everything you can. For the last couple of years I’ve done the best I can to bike commute to work at least twice a week. There have been time, especially during a long terminal family illness, when I couldn’t. I simply needed my car all the time, but with some planning it is normally possible to minimize the car use.

Here’s the negative side of it: I go so into NOT driving that I found myself not doing things I wish I had, because I’d have needed to drive. It went from what I would call Mindfullness about driving habits to Obsession about not driving at all. Where I live, that means some serious deprivation of activities.

But all that being said, get on the bike, walk, or take public transit. It will make you better.

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By: Anika

Anika — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:15:44 +0000

I love this post! The added benefit to giving up your car (even just for one day a week) is that whatever means of transportation you choose, whether it be bike, foot or public buses, you actively slow down your hectic schedule. At present I walk to get all my groceries and I use the time to reflect on my day and quiet my mind. Not to mention, I notice a lot more about my surroundings by not speeding past everything. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that my thighs a getting a little workout too!
Thanks for another great post Court!

By: Hiro

Hiro — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:14:48 +0000

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By: Courtney Carver

Courtney Carver — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:48:21 +0000

@danvalente thanks for the RT! I want to drive less http://bit.ly/dl3dn5

By: Thanh Ngoc Tran

Thanh Ngoc Tran — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:51:29 +0000

RT @RowdyKittens: "I want to drive less" – http://bit.ly/dl3dn5 via @bemorewithless