Mindful
With a cool but sunny day predicted, yesterday was a perfect time to head out for a longer hike to complete a section of trail on the "to do list." For me, it's also a great way to be mindful - far more interesting than meditation. Having tried the latter for a few months, I would either start to fall asleep or had all my brain's neurons firing at once. With hiking, one has to consider a partner, think about your physical limits, look where you're going, plan where to step, plant trekking poles for balance, and check out the flora and fauna. There really is no room for distraction - and thankfully, it was early enough in the season not to be tormented by hordes of vampire mosquitoes.
Mindful
With a cool but sunny day predicted, yesterday was a perfect time to head out for a longer hike to complete a section of trail on the "to do list." For me, it's also a great way to be mindful - far more interesting than meditation. Having tried the latter for a few months, I would either start to fall asleep or had all my brain's neurons firing at once. With hiking, one has to consider a partner, think about your physical limits, look where you're going, plan where to step, plant trekking poles for balance, and check out the flora and fauna. There really is no room for distraction - and thankfully, it was early enough in the season not to be tormented by hordes of vampire mosquitoes.