You don’t have to sit to meditate. Walking meditation can be a formal or informal practice to guide ourselves off the common autopilot type thinking that often consumes so much of our day. When you are walking, whether it’s outside, in a building or at home, pay attention and be fully aware of what is around you as you walk. Having even a few minutes to bring awareness to this simple action of walking will boost your mood and is much safer that walking distracted.
- Pay attention to the lifting and falling of your feet with each step. Notice any shifting in your body from the movement of your legs.
- Observe any sounds, smells or colors as you walk at a natural pace.
- Stay in the moment of open awareness of everything around you in the present moment. There is nothing that you need to do now except walk.
- Notice the movements of your body with each step and your feet on the ground.
“Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses.” Unknown
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