Today, my walk was just perfect. The air was warm, there was a gentle breeze, and the river looked stunning as it’s pretty high right now. The birds were chirping away, and the tall grass was swaying in the wind—so beautiful. Plus, the flowers are all blooming. It felt amazing to be outside, enjoying a lovely midday break.
I picked up this thing called Mindful Walking from Lisa Belanger’s book, A Cup of Mindfulness. It’s all about really soaking in your surroundings when you walk. You try to use all five senses to connect with where you are right then and there.
So, it’s about noticing how your breath feels, really hearing the birds, smelling whatever the breeze is bringing, seeing all the colors of the grass and sky, and feeling the ground under your feet, whether it’s grassy or rocky. It turns a regular walk into something kind of special.
If you want to have a glimpse of today's walk, check out this video: