Walking Meditation: A Mindfulness Practice You Can Do Anywhere

Walking is one of my favorite ways to practice mindfulness.
I go out to see the trees, the sky, and feel the breeze.
The rhythm of my steps helps me count my breath:
1, 2, 3, 4 inhale
1, 2, 3, 4 exhale

Usually, I walk at my normal pace. But sometimes, when it’s too fast, it becomes hard to control the breath.
Recently, I learned a new way to practice mindful walking:
One step, inhale.
Next step, exhale.

This slows you down a lot.
Don’t rush to the next step. Just follow your breath.

It’s surprisingly powerful.
Immediately, I can feel each step, the movement of my muscles, the contact with the ground.
Everything around me becomes much clearer.
I see the grass by my feet. There are little flowers I never noticed before!
The tree glowing in the sunset — it’s so beautiful.

Now it’s your turn. You can do this anywhere, on the street, in the park, on the beach, even in your room.
One breath in, step.
One breath out, step.
Slow your pace, and the pace of your life.

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