hike, walking your dog, walking with children. It
involves recalling that you are here in your body. You
simply remind yourself to be in this moment, taking
each step as it comes, accepting each moment as it
comes. If you find yourself rushing or becoming
impatient, slowing the pace can help take the edge
off your rushing and remind you that you are here
now, and that when you get there, you will be there. If
you miss the here, you are likely also to miss the
there. If your mind is not centered here, it is likely not
to be centered just because you arrive somewhere
else.
TRY: Bringing awareness to walking, wherever you
find yourself. Slow it down a bit. Center yourself in
your body and in the present moment. Appreciate the
fact that you are able to walk, which many people
cannot. Perceive how miraculous it is, and for a
moment, don't take for granted that your body works
so wonderfully. Know that you are ambulating upright
on the face of Mother Earth. Walk with dignity and
confidence, and as the Navaho saying goes, walk in
beauty, wherever you are.
Try walking formally as well. Before or after you sit,
try a period of walking meditation. Keep a continuity
of mindfulness between the walking and the sitting.