Really good day's walking yesterday during which, at times, I was feeling elated. After more than five weeks walking, I am 'walked in' physically and mentally. The physical part sees me walking at a good pace, regardless of the terrain. More than once in the past ten days I have felt as if I am in the prime of my life.
Mentally, over the weeks, the cares of the world have dropped away to be replaced by a wonderful sense of single - mindedness that there is only this walk today, this section this morning, this step now. As the defences drop and I open up to and become again just another part of nature, the heart sings and I am at peace. In such circumstances a panoramic view, the song of a bird or the flight of a butterfly can move you to tears. That is the power of long - distance walking. Enjoy the day!
Mentally, over the weeks, the cares of the world have dropped away to be replaced by a wonderful sense of single - mindedness that there is only this walk today, this section this morning, this step now. As the defences drop and I open up to and become again just another part of nature, the heart sings and I am at peace. In such circumstances a panoramic view, the song of a bird or the flight of a butterfly can move you to tears. That is the power of long - distance walking. Enjoy the day!