Aurora forecast, BPA myth, smoother mornings

Happy December my friend,

As someone living in the northern part of the US, I have found myself blessed with Northern Light spottings a few times recently. Did you know there is an AURORA FORECAST site? Might be worth bookmarking if you’ve yet to see these beauties.

🏷️ LABEL DECODER
“BPA-fr*e” on bottles or cans can be a mind game, since many products swap in close cousins like BPS or BPF that may act similarly in the body. Opt for glass or stainless whenever possible, and avoid heating food in plastic. For context, see this scientists’ review of BPA alternatives and safety claims.

🏡 REGENERATIVE HOME
Cleaner air at home pays off, especially during cooking and smoky days. Run a HEPA purifier and crack a window, since a new study on HEPA filters and blood pressure found meaningful reductions in systolic readings for adults exposed to traffic pollution. AirDoctor is still my favorite. I have them all over my own house.

🧭 WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
Avalanches may not be on everyone’s mind. But if you’re skiing or live in the mountains, it is best to check the daily forecast, carry beacon-shovel-probe, spread out on suspect slopes, and practice rescue basics. Here is a concise CAIC avalanche safety primer.

🌌 MAGICAL PLACE
The sky can light up in a special way in the high latitudes, so plan a winter sky date where darkness is reliable. Here’s a concise guide to the best places to see the northern lights.

🧠 OPTIMIZED MIND
Before deep work, try five minutes of nature audio like birds, wind, or soft water. A new 2025 study on forest soundscapes links these to reduced stress and restored attention.

☕️ Purest Coffee Ever – last day to lock it in

Quick reminder for anyone who meant to try or restock Purity: today, December 1, 2025 is the FINAL DAY of our community’s best pricing with complimentary US shipping. I drink Purity because it’s clean, third-party tested, and screened for pesticides and mycotoxins. I sincerely feel the difference in focus (no crash) and how smooth it is.

If you want in, use my page Purity Coffee and enter code ECL at checkout to reduce by 30%. Whole bean, ground, or pods. Grab a few for home or presents so mornings stay steady through the holidays.

I already restocked with my favorites. If elevating your morning and lowering your exposure to poisons has been on your list, today’s the simple moment to do it before this window closes.

💬 Poll

⬅️ Last poll’s results

Do you physically write down your goals (journal, notebook, etc)?

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Yes 📝 (38.7%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Not really (61.3%)

To a healing future,

— Rob