Quieting Your Mind with Mindful Walking

Not all of us can sit and meditate. No worries! There are other options. Walking meditations are fantastic. Mindful walking - without music, conversations, audible books - is a wonderful way to quiet our minds and heal our brains.

As we walk, pay attention to our feet hitting the ground; notice the world around us. The fall season is a lovely time to mindfully recall God’s pattern - living, dying, rebirth. Listening to our breath can remind us that we are alive. Colors, sounds, smells stimulate our senses and increase our capacity for creative problem solving (later, not while we are walking!!). When our mind wanders, we can take a deep breath and reset. Pause for a few beats and then continue our stroll.

Today, I pray that we receive the healing, guidance and strength necessary for our day’s journey.