The practice of this walking meditation aids in peacefully uniting your mind and body prior to starting your meditation session Locate a calm environment where you can take a leisurely walk This could be outside in a hallway or even in a spacious room pacing back and forth practicing a walking meditation Just like observing the breath can serve as a practice Furthermore,
It can also be a way to pay attention to the routine act of moving from one place to another By engaging in a walking meditation We have an opportunity to redirect our attention Which often gets distracted or stuck when our mind is free to wander If you haven't done so already Please put on your shoes You might want to consider taking a jacket or a cozy hoodie To make your walk more comfortable and warm Now make your way outside Or to the location where you plan to walk Focus your attention on your feet and the connection they make the ground Observe your surroundings and absorb what you can visually Be mindful of the sensations and textures you experience Inhale deeply at a slow pace and then exhale fully However before you focus on walking or any thoughts concerning it Dedicate a moment to stretch In whichever way feels comfortable and suitable for both your body and yourself my darling Observe how your feet constantly hit the ground as you take your first steps beginning with your right foot Then your left and finally your right foot Remember that you are placing one foot in front of the other Once more continue moving one foot at a time and discover a suitable pace for yourself Remembering that you have the ability to conquer any challenge ahead of you Look around and take in the sights you see Be proud of yourself for getting up and putting your body in motion Do you notice the elongation of your leg muscles while you walk?
Keep in mind to loosen your shoulders and inhale deeply to let go of any tension Be aware of your breathing as you inhale fresh air and feel your lungs expand Release the stagnant air from within and replace it with invigorating new air Embrace the slight increase in your heart rate as a spark of life Reminding you that you are alive My darling you are still alive breathing and doing well You are easing your stress and anxiety by taking a walk As you move ahead,
Let us focus on what you are moving away from Take some time to ponder on what you are leaving behind and resist the urge to turn around Now,
Let's consider what you are striving towards What is your goal?
What?
Direction are you moving in?
Take a moment to reflect on this as you continue walking Keeping your gaze forward after contemplating some questions Make sure to walk at a steady speed breathe deeply And intentionally refocus your mind on the present Rather than allowing your thoughts to overwhelm you Keep in mind that by walking You are releasing negative energy Or potentially gaining new energy Continue at this consistent speed pay attention to your environment and What you have manifested internally and within your physical self It is incredibly satisfying to engage in physical activity And provide our brain heart and muscles with fresh oxygen Which feels amazing we should begin the journey of returning to our true selves and Reconnecting with who we are in this present moment Embrace a newfound sense of tranquility and positive vibes Tell yourself that you feel great Because you took action and changed your energy You accomplished it And remember you can keep doing it one foot in front of the other step by step deep breath in and exhale out I'll leave you with this quote from Rumi It's your road and yours alone Others may walk it with you But no one can walk it for you
