I walk five or six mornings a week. It started as a way to exercise. No fancy equipment needed or special outfits required other than something waterproof, and I can do it at the times I choose. After a while, I realized how this ritual cleared my head.
Currently I walk the same route every day. I have not experienced a labyrinth, where you walk in that spiral form for meditation. But I think my routine has created a similar sense of calm. Some days I start off being peeved about something or another. Then I get distracted by listening to the birds or watching the clouds in the sky. Once in a while, I forget my gloves, so my mind spends too much time being aware of freezing fingers. Some days I get brilliant ideas. More days than not, I can’t remember everything I thought about during my walk. Those are the best walks.
Today as I returned home, blue skies emerged. It had been an especially wonderful walk. -- Beth
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I've been walking for many years and it has the same effect on me. Sometimes I get a light bulb moment, but mostly I just remember what dog I petted, bird I saw, or squirrel I fed. I think of it as a nap for my brain. Have a great week.
Beautiful post! You're inspiring me this morning. You described it so well - walks magically turn into walking meditations. Just wish I didn't live in "La Zone Industrielle" - so I wouldn't have to include the car to get to the walk. Thanks for the inpsiration - you may just have started something here in Venelles.
I walk too. I find it to be essential to both my body and my soul. Beautiful, peaceful pics of the scenery you enjoy. Thank you for sharing. I experienced news of great loss today (grandma) and my walking ritual is just what I need to begin the road through grief.
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Walking is very good for us in so many ways, I do like walking in fair weather how-ever. It helped me on my road to getting rid of 72 pounds. I enjoyed your post. XO MARY
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