In time
a route develops. After the fountains, I walk a few blocks past
retail stores, restaurants, and businesses. I pass and smile at other
office workers. I wait for the white pedestrian lights at busy
intersections. I feel energized by the warmth of the sun and my heart
rate's increase.
The
second part of the route is quieter. Shaded by giant trees, I pass
beautiful old homes. I wave at postal carriers making afternoon
deliveries. Now that I know where I'm going, which turns I will take,
the walks become more meditative.
I am
released from active thinking and open to new insight. On more
anxious days, I note that I think about the route blocks from where I
am or about returning to the office. I remember that this is not
living in the moment, and so I bring my attention back to my feet and
the square of sidewalk I'm on right now. I'll be at those future
points on my route soon enough. My anxiety diffuses, and I remember
to enjoy the walk without consideration for the destination. It's a
little shift, but an important one.
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