Hello Dear Reader,
How are you? Enjoying the sunshine. I often go for a walk with my neighbour her daugter and my daughter. We do a circuit along lanes ending up in a small place called Wylie and back home. Releasing stress, getting fitter and having a natter. Mindful walking is a
a very powerful form of walking mediation that can defuse stress within minutes.
It relaxes the body by channeling anxiety and nervous energy into physical activity and calms the mind by promoting focused awareness. It's like pushing your reset button, and you can do it in as little time as it takes to walk to the bathroom.
The goal is to use walking meditation to gently shift the focus of your attention from worrying about the past or the future, and to focus on what is actually happening in the present moment. It is about being in the present—paying attention to the thoughts, feelings, and sensations we are experiencing right now as well as the ground underfoot and the feeling of the sun or the wind on your face.
It can also clear your mind and make you more creative and productive.. The movement of walking induces a relaxed mental state that dissolves the block to creative thinking that is caused by tension and stress.
Try it:-
1: While walking, pay attention to your breathing. Use this focus on the breath as an anchor to stabilize your attention.
2: Alllow yourself to notice any sights, sounds, or physical sensations that may come up as you walk. Rest your awareness for a moment on that sight, sound, or sensation, then return your awareness to your breathing.
3: If thoughts distract you from your mindful awareness, simply notice them, then return your awareness to your breathing.
Em x
