I am in need of some standard to create a mark in time to aim for. It has been a difficult season to curb my appetites and get on track with my weight loss. Despite trying to do training for a half marathon, I've felt very tired and sore and unable to get my self under control. Perhaps by setting this date I can create a focus for my effort. It is nearly the right length of time to prepare for hiking this spring. I'd need the weight loss to do well.
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