The purpose of a nature-focused meditative walk is to remind you of all the natural beauty that exists around you every day. I like to do it whenever I’ve spent much of the day (or the week) inside, especially if I’ve been focused primarily on difficult tasks or complaints.
Begin by standing still outside. Take a deep breath in and let it out, then take your first step, walking and breathing normally, not too fast and not too slow. As you walk, take notice of your surroundings. Look for pockets of nature—is grass peeking through the cracks in the sidewalk? Are there trees and bushes anywhere? How about flowers? Look for green plants, brown earth, blue or gray sky. Is it cold or warm? Bright or cloudy? Continue your walk and observe your surroundings without judging them: let them be what they are.
This post is an excerpt from Prayers for Calm by Becca Anderson, which can be found at Amazon.
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