Today I went for a walk with my sons who are visiting me in Australia at the moment. We walked along the beach in the beautiful sunshine while admiring the colour and magnificence of the sea. As we were walking along feeling great about being in such a wonderful environment it occurred to me that I live 3 minutes away from this beach and yet I hardly ever make the time to walk there.
Walking daily is so important for our health and well-being. Walking relieves and prevents stress . Walking is excellent exercise and walking enables us to explore places we wouldn’t normally have discovered.
Today we strayed from the footpath and found ourselves on rocks with the waves splashing against them. My youngest son suggested we stop for a moment and take a deep breath and enjoy the view. So we stood there on the rock just breathing while admiring the beauty around us. Something so simple yet so exhilarating.
In the past couple of months I have abandoned my daily walk due to the colder weather. Today I was reminded of how important it is to walk and to enjoy the simplicity of being outside and exploring. Walking outside is not just exercise, it is also an experience, an experience of being closer to nature, breathing fresh air and feeling alive.
For me personally walking each day reduces my stress, gives me a sense of achievement, reminds me of the beauty surrounding me, and helps me to relax. So how crazy is it for me to abandon my walk. Just 20-30 minutes each day in order to feel all of the above, surely I can find time for that …
Where do you like to walk?
Do you find time for a walk each day?
