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Daily walks are an excellent way to practice presence. As I read this post and what the author took time to enjoy about her walks, I struck me that walks can be a form of meditation. I walk 3-4 miles a day, if I can make the time and I usually can, to practice my ability to be in the moment. To look up and recognize the sky, to consciously feel wind and weather, to smell the air and understand, as well as I can, the fleeting nature of all life. Just being able to feel the ground under my feet and the strength in my legs carry me up and over the hill at the park every day gives my soul some kind of solace. Emptying the mind is such an effective tool for relaxation and self-awareness, and too often it is undervalued in our culture. Can you imagine how amazing we could be if everyone were taught this at a young age? If it came in that How to Manual for humans? |
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I definitely agree with you that going on walks can be a form of meditation! After I adopted my dog Luna, I started walking more; but more importantly, I started going on much more meditative walks. My dog likes to stop and sniff everything, so I’ve tried to take a cue from her: when Luna stops to sniff something, I stop too and take a moment to become more aware of my surroundings. For example, while going on walks with my dog, I’ve noticed interesting buildings or beautiful flower gardens in my neighborhood (even though I lived in my neighborhood for a year before adopting my dog, I somehow never noticed them before). I definitely feel like going on walks with my dog has helped me to become more mindful… perhaps that’s one of the reasons why pets are so beneficial for our well-being! |
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When ever My mind is filled up, I like to go talk some walk or just sit at some idle space listening to music enjoying the view infront of me. Some how that work for me as it helps me to ease up nerves and makes more motivated and productive. |
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