I love walking, I totally clear my mind. I walk when I have a problem to work through or when I'm upset about something. I'm 78 and live in an adult mobile home park in the city, but I grew up in the country and walking was how I got most places. I used to walk 3 miles, too then 3 miles from work in 4" heels. I haven't worn heels in years, opting for more comfortable shoes. Buit I walk about a mile a day and highly recommend it for the numerous benefits derived.
I became wistful reading your comment about the therapeutic value of walking and being aware of your surroundings while doing so. I'm 78 years old, and condemned -- most likely for the rest of my life -- to using a miserable walker to get around. A dance card of ailments shot the hell out of my balance, and thereby my ability to walk, ride a bicycle, and a host of other activities which flavored my existence. I've learned, too late, what it meant simply to trek along an old canal towpath not far from my home. I wish you joy in your ability to walk. Do it as long as you can, with gratitude to the Universe (God, if you will) for each step.
Clemson, I can relate after the last year. When I broke my back my first thing was to try to walk. At that point I could barely walk a few hundred feet and needed to rest before returning. It’s humbling. I’m sorry to hear about your balance issues. I have them but not all the time. But I still have not ridden the brand new electric bike I bought right before my accident. That’s the next goal. Hang in there and thanks for commenting.
I wish you the very best, Martin. A person CAN give up alcohol, but only after THEY decide to quit. It took me years (of heavy drinking) to get to the place where I knew I had to make a choice: Either 1) stop drinking and live to see my son grow up, or 2) continue to enjoy my drinking until my health (and me) are gone. The first option is hard, the second is easy. It sounds like you have arrived at that decision point.
Making the reader think is the ultimate goal. You've done it again Martin. Thanks.
I love walking, I totally clear my mind. I walk when I have a problem to work through or when I'm upset about something. I'm 78 and live in an adult mobile home park in the city, but I grew up in the country and walking was how I got most places. I used to walk 3 miles, too then 3 miles from work in 4" heels. I haven't worn heels in years, opting for more comfortable shoes. Buit I walk about a mile a day and highly recommend it for the numerous benefits derived.
I became wistful reading your comment about the therapeutic value of walking and being aware of your surroundings while doing so. I'm 78 years old, and condemned -- most likely for the rest of my life -- to using a miserable walker to get around. A dance card of ailments shot the hell out of my balance, and thereby my ability to walk, ride a bicycle, and a host of other activities which flavored my existence. I've learned, too late, what it meant simply to trek along an old canal towpath not far from my home. I wish you joy in your ability to walk. Do it as long as you can, with gratitude to the Universe (God, if you will) for each step.
Clemson, I can relate after the last year. When I broke my back my first thing was to try to walk. At that point I could barely walk a few hundred feet and needed to rest before returning. It’s humbling. I’m sorry to hear about your balance issues. I have them but not all the time. But I still have not ridden the brand new electric bike I bought right before my accident. That’s the next goal. Hang in there and thanks for commenting.
I wish you the very best, Martin. A person CAN give up alcohol, but only after THEY decide to quit. It took me years (of heavy drinking) to get to the place where I knew I had to make a choice: Either 1) stop drinking and live to see my son grow up, or 2) continue to enjoy my drinking until my health (and me) are gone. The first option is hard, the second is easy. It sounds like you have arrived at that decision point.
Best of luck to you.