A friend marked the first year of the loss of the spouse recently. This follows a number of friends whose early demise serves to remind me of how unexpected life can be. Today, another friend has been hospitalised; we think work stress was a major factor. How often do we take time off to unwind and to reflect on life? How little time do we set aside to help our minds and spirits recharge?
Quiet walks, alone or with a loved one, do help us to find the strength, courage and inspiration to face the myriad of challenges of life today. It's really better than all the pills we take each day.
I remember the after-dinner walks my parents used to take; it was always heartwarming to see the both of them holding hands walking down the road, enjoying the night breeze.
In our microwave age, where we want everything in the shortest possible time, we have chosen to forget the time when life included sitting quietly and watching the setting sun.
In our busy lifestyle, we have made excuses to miss out the slower things in life.
Take a walk and feel the difference.
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