“It is only when we silent the blaring sounds of our daily existence that we can finally hear the whispers of truth that life reveals to us, as it stands knocking on the doorsteps of our hearts.” K.T. Jong
Walking is a perfect way to get to know more about the world around you. You’re moving at a slower pace than the car, and you can always stop whenever you want to take a closer look. You get to meet more people and share with them whatever’s going on around you.
You know, when you go out walking you will begin a journey that will help you become fitter in both body and mind.
Yes there’s a spiritual dimension to walking too. When I say spiritual, I do not mean in any religious way. You can have a spiritual outlook without holding on to a religious belief.
Walking can be a form of meditation. Being still isn’t just standing still, stillness can be found in the mind too.
Walking meditation helps you become still in your mind by asking you to focus only on what you are doing at the time, in this case, walking. As you walk, keep your mind only on the action of walking. Certainly, make sure you are aware enough to avoid accidents, but the main focus should be on what you are doing RIGHT NOW!
Does that sound too simple to be true? Then I would like you to try it. It really works, but you may need to practice!
Walking meditation helps you become more aware of yourself. Practice will help you learn more about yourself by helping you to let go of all the millions of thoughts swimming around your head. The start of spiritual awareness is learning to know you.
Walking is a pathway to spirituality, and you can take it every day!
Phil Bilzon is the author of ‘The Walk Right Book - How youcan develop body and mind and help make the world greener by learning the basics, and secrets, of effective walking.’
www.greenersteps.com
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