There's just something incomparably healing about walking—makes it feel subtly yet exhilaratingly mystical for me.
This was a lovely afternoon walk. Loved reading the progression of your feelings about your anxiety + the anecdotes about snatched pizza slices and anti-tanning commercials. I'd definitely read more missives from walks in the English countryside.
Thank you, Esha! I actually had another thought about walking when I was in Bath yesterday but thought it might be a bit much to have two posts on walking in a row...
Being a deep feeler, this hits. Nature is my sanctuary where whatever I'm feeling can be composted and processed in a way that feels safe and nurturing. I loved this post.
Walking is a necessity anymore for me. I think this started becoming a regularity in my life during the pandemic and now its claws are sunk deep in me for the rest of my life. I really enjoyed reading this and relate so much.
It’s funny, I feel like I’m surrounded by so many people who normalize anxiety just because we’re alive, I was taken aback by your questioning it!😂 I wonder if that’s an American thing or just my bubble. This was beautifully written, nature truly heals and brings us back to ourselves!
James, I read this three times already, it's so lovely and also like someone is whispering my own thoughts back at me. I go on my rambling Slovene country walks daily to say hi to all the birds of prey, and I walked wherever I lived.
James this is beautifully written and moving. As someone with anxiety, I can attest that walking really does help, although I live in suburban North Carolina am jealous of your English countryside ramblings. Thank you for sharing.
From the very quick google image search I did North Carolina looks like it has its share of beauty too! I'd love to go for a walk there one day. Thank you for reading.
I love this simple acknowledgment of the power of connecting with the outdoors. It's the first thing I forget to do when I'm stressed! But it always works!
I’ve walked all my life and never underestimate the power of putting one foot in front of the other, especially in the countryside.
Walking has consistently been the thing to get me through hard times!
There's just something incomparably healing about walking—makes it feel subtly yet exhilaratingly mystical for me.
This was a lovely afternoon walk. Loved reading the progression of your feelings about your anxiety + the anecdotes about snatched pizza slices and anti-tanning commercials. I'd definitely read more missives from walks in the English countryside.
Thank you, Esha! I actually had another thought about walking when I was in Bath yesterday but thought it might be a bit much to have two posts on walking in a row...
It could be a future post, or maybe something for Substack Notes...?
Being a deep feeler, this hits. Nature is my sanctuary where whatever I'm feeling can be composted and processed in a way that feels safe and nurturing. I loved this post.
Nature is so important. I realise now that living near nature is better than living near good cafes (which is saying a lot).
Walking is a necessity anymore for me. I think this started becoming a regularity in my life during the pandemic and now its claws are sunk deep in me for the rest of my life. I really enjoyed reading this and relate so much.
Yes! It's a necessity, not a luxury!
It’s funny, I feel like I’m surrounded by so many people who normalize anxiety just because we’re alive, I was taken aback by your questioning it!😂 I wonder if that’s an American thing or just my bubble. This was beautifully written, nature truly heals and brings us back to ourselves!
Of course I think anxiety is a real thing and that it can be difficult to manage, but I also think there are many things we can do to reduce it!
James, I read this three times already, it's so lovely and also like someone is whispering my own thoughts back at me. I go on my rambling Slovene country walks daily to say hi to all the birds of prey, and I walked wherever I lived.
I would love to experience a Slovene walk one day!
Beautiful. I just started reading The Philosophy of Walking. It’s so so great. Have you read?
No I haven't but going to put it on the list!
James this is beautifully written and moving. As someone with anxiety, I can attest that walking really does help, although I live in suburban North Carolina am jealous of your English countryside ramblings. Thank you for sharing.
From the very quick google image search I did North Carolina looks like it has its share of beauty too! I'd love to go for a walk there one day. Thank you for reading.
Sometimes, that's all it takes!
Going for a walk now... Loved this. It calmed my anxiety.
I love this simple acknowledgment of the power of connecting with the outdoors. It's the first thing I forget to do when I'm stressed! But it always works!
I like it. I can relate. I felt I was a companion in your walk.
Thank you. :)
Please, walking saves my life CONTINUOUSLY! also crying and pretending I'm a seastar..