From eNewsletter 11/13/2024
DID YOU KNOW that there is a way you can combine walking with mindfulness?
Mindful walking is less about the destination and more about bringing awareness to this everyday activity. Like most mindful activities, it can be performed anywhere.
To the mindful, when in a state of appreciation, the experience of early morning sunlight hitting a dirty puddle on a city street is equal to the setting sun in a mountain scene. Rather than the outing to the local store being an annoyance to be hurried through, it becomes a restorative feast of the senses. A walk to the bus stop or taking the dog out, when combined with an appreciation of the here and now, becomes a ready-made mindfulness session.
How Do You Walk Mindfully?
As you walk, pay attention to the sensations of the body. How do your feet feel? How do the other muscles of your body compensate for changes in balance? Note how your arms swing as you walk.
Become more aware of your surroundings, not just practically, but with an open mind, enjoying the immediacy of the sights, sounds, and smells. Open up your senses.
Mindful walking benefits from its simplicity and is most successful when you are in the moment. No tools or equipment are required, only somewhere to walk. And it can easily fit into your daily routine.
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