Try a good walk

Walking is one of my favorite things to do. It is exercise, a stress reliever, and sets me up to people watch which I also love. I have worked it back into my morning routine. I didn't know how much I missed it. I walk my neighborhood, so it allows me to see people in my surrounding area.

I have been getting back to seeing my older neighbors that get up early and porch sit. I get a chance to say hello and they welcome it. Not like our generation that only speak to people they know and even then, it is iffy. I thought about being raised in their time, but I am from a small town and that is probably why I feel so relatable to older people. We were raised the same.

I have been coming across this middle-aged woman that we are clearly on the same schedule. I have been speaking to her every day. Today when I asked her how she was doing she said okay, but she told me to keep up the good work. I laughed and said you to. As I continued to walk, I thought about why was she just ok? She is healthy, looking good, and woke up this morning. I said I would ask her tomorrow when I pass her. I should've asked today.

Anyway, my walks give me a chance to just take time with God. I don't bring a phone, listen to music, I like to go alone. Just me and God processing through what my day is going to look like. Or just getting quiet so I can hear him. I remember one of my friends from Colorado grandmother talking to me about walking. She said she missed it. She said it calmed her. I sat and talked to her for about an hour and a half waiting on everybody else to wake up. She talked about growing up, marriage, and how life had changed. I laughed, cried, and learned from her.

When my friend woke up. I asked her why her grandma didn't go walking anymore it seemed like she loved it. She told me she had dementia. She started forgetting how to get back, so they didn't want her to go anymore. I laughed not the woman I just sat and talked to. God aligns moments for miraculous encounters.

Just try a good walk. It connects you to others you would never talk to. It is the best exercise you can do daily. It gives you peace of mind and calms your spirit. Go ahead and give it a try