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| A three-year-old's walking view |
I'm a walker, not a runner.
I like the pace of it, the simplicity.
To some people, that sounds slack, like walking is taking the easy way. Not so.
Ask me to run three kilometres and I'll struggle. But walk 100k's? Done, no probs.
I used to run through life.
Fast-paced, ticking boxes, getting stuff done. Every single day was a chance to do, to achieve.
Problem is, a soul can't soak up life at that pace.
Now, I walk my life.
I want my life to be about the 100 kilometres, not three.
I take each step purposefully. I achieve things, just differently.
I'm catching up with myself.
Letting my soul catch up.
Sometimes I yearn to get back to the fast pace. To learn to run the 100.
There are so many things I want to do in the days and years ahead of me.
There are so many things I want to do in the days and years ahead of me.
Sometimes I think that one day I'll be a force to be reckoned with.
Other days I don't know that I want to be.
And so I keep walking.
Other days I don't know that I want to be.
And so I keep walking.
For now, I'm just a woman walking at a pace her soul can appreciate.
11 comments:
If I didn't already know and love you I would feel that way reading this post. Exactly how I feel about life. My soul is catching up too. Your writing is inspired at the moment gorgeous friend. xxx
Either way, soon you will have a few weeks doing the waddle.
Beautiful.
Beautifully written. This is making me so inspired to walk, both in the literal and figurative sense.
Gorgeous.
I'm learning to slow down.
To appreciate the walk.
:-) xx
I have been doing this too, walking - in the literal and not so sense.
Sometimes In think walking is the harder option... but the view is so much better.
I have been doing this too, walking - in the literal and not so sense.
Sometimes In think walking is the harder option... but the view is so much better.
Walking is definitely better. Very touching!
Lovely, Megan. Walking purposefully is so important. I'm still learning how to do it at my soul's pace. Beautiful words. x
I am so glad I found you online this morning, Megan.
I am also walking very slowly these days.
Your beautiful writing moved me deeply. Ok, I'll admit it...to tears actually.
But I'm so happy I was present enough to find it and savor it.
Good luck with all things large and small, seen and yet-to-be-seen in your life. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Take care and be well, Megan.
All the best -
Priscilla Warner, a slow walker/writer/fan
I just found you through Priscilla, above. Love this post. Relates so much to what I'm "working" on in my life...in my self-compassion "project." Trying to slow down and not be such a workaholic. I'll definitely be visiting your blog often. Thank you for your beautiful words!
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