I finally made one of Steve's classes this morning. It was pretty demanding. I sweated a lot. I hope this makes me fit enough to ride in Florida come April. I am counting down now the days till then. I have only a month left.
Effigies are used in grieving by providing a tangible representation of what has been lost, allowing a mourner to connect with who or what they've lost , which can help with the process of acceptance and emotional expression, particularly when the loss is sudden or traumatic; they can be used to focus grief and memories around a physical likeness, offering a sense of continued presence even in their absence