1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,340 All right, so today we're gonna be doing a deep dive 2 00:00:02,340 --> 00:00:04,160 into mindful walking. 3 00:00:04,160 --> 00:00:05,000 Oh, cool. 4 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:07,040 We've got three really interesting sources 5 00:00:07,040 --> 00:00:08,600 that we're gonna be looking at. 6 00:00:08,600 --> 00:00:09,440 Okay. 7 00:00:09,440 --> 00:00:13,100 The first one is Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen Buddhist monk. 8 00:00:13,100 --> 00:00:13,940 Right. 9 00:00:13,940 --> 00:00:16,120 And his book is called How to Walk. 10 00:00:16,120 --> 00:00:17,360 So we're gonna start there 11 00:00:17,360 --> 00:00:19,440 and then we're gonna move on to Walking, 12 00:00:19,440 --> 00:00:21,520 an essay by Henry David Thoreau. 13 00:00:21,520 --> 00:00:22,880 Oh yeah, I love Thoreau. 14 00:00:22,880 --> 00:00:24,580 And then finally we're gonna be looking at the work 15 00:00:24,580 --> 00:00:26,520 of Professor Shane Omara. 16 00:00:26,520 --> 00:00:27,360 Interesting. 17 00:00:27,360 --> 00:00:31,480 Yeah, who kind of brings a neuroscientific perspective 18 00:00:31,480 --> 00:00:32,560 to walking. 19 00:00:32,560 --> 00:00:34,880 So it should be interesting to see how all of these connect. 20 00:00:34,880 --> 00:00:36,640 Yeah, I'm really curious about this one actually. 21 00:00:36,640 --> 00:00:37,560 Me too. 22 00:00:37,560 --> 00:00:39,440 Okay, so Thich Nhat Hanh. 23 00:00:39,440 --> 00:00:41,760 His book, it's really all about like 24 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:43,600 turning every step that you take 25 00:00:43,600 --> 00:00:45,520 into a mindful experience. 26 00:00:45,520 --> 00:00:49,080 And he talks about how walking on the earth is a miracle. 27 00:00:49,080 --> 00:00:49,920 Right. 28 00:00:49,920 --> 00:00:51,600 Something we often forget in our busy lives. 29 00:00:51,600 --> 00:00:53,240 Yeah, it's easy to take it for granted. 30 00:00:53,240 --> 00:00:54,080 Yeah. 31 00:00:54,080 --> 00:00:54,920 It really is. 32 00:00:54,920 --> 00:00:58,760 And he really challenges us to see it as like a gift, 33 00:00:58,760 --> 00:01:02,720 an opportunity to be fully present in our bodies 34 00:01:02,720 --> 00:01:04,120 and connected to the earth. 35 00:01:04,120 --> 00:01:06,160 Like each step is a chance to arrive. 36 00:01:06,160 --> 00:01:07,600 Yes, in the present moment. 37 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:08,480 In the here and now. 38 00:01:08,480 --> 00:01:11,440 Yes, I love that idea of arriving. 39 00:01:11,440 --> 00:01:12,440 Yeah. 40 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:17,120 He even suggests like walking for those who can't. 41 00:01:17,120 --> 00:01:17,960 Oh wow. 42 00:01:17,960 --> 00:01:21,280 As a way of connecting to a larger community and purpose. 43 00:01:21,280 --> 00:01:22,640 Oh, that's beautiful. 44 00:01:22,640 --> 00:01:23,480 Yeah. 45 00:01:23,480 --> 00:01:25,520 That really resonates with his emphasis 46 00:01:25,520 --> 00:01:26,680 on interconnectedness. 47 00:01:26,680 --> 00:01:27,520 Yes. 48 00:01:27,520 --> 00:01:31,600 It's not just about our individual experience. 49 00:01:31,600 --> 00:01:34,920 It's about recognizing our shared humanity. 50 00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:35,760 Yeah. 51 00:01:35,760 --> 00:01:38,000 And every step can become an act of compassion. 52 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,760 Yeah, that's really powerful. 53 00:01:39,760 --> 00:01:40,600 Yeah. 54 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:43,200 He also talks about the importance of walking in silence. 55 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:44,040 Okay. 56 00:01:44,040 --> 00:01:46,240 Like without distractions to deepen the experience. 57 00:01:46,240 --> 00:01:48,000 And he calls it touching peace. 58 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,880 Touching peace. 59 00:01:48,880 --> 00:01:49,720 Yeah. 60 00:01:49,720 --> 00:01:51,440 That's interesting, which really struck me. 61 00:01:51,440 --> 00:01:52,280 Yeah. 62 00:01:52,280 --> 00:01:53,120 What are your thoughts on that? 63 00:01:53,120 --> 00:01:55,520 I mean, it's such a beautiful image, right? 64 00:01:55,520 --> 00:01:59,720 It suggests this sense of harmony within ourselves, 65 00:01:59,720 --> 00:02:01,320 but also with the world around us. 66 00:02:01,320 --> 00:02:03,160 Right, and by walking mindfully, 67 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:05,240 we cultivate that peace, 68 00:02:05,240 --> 00:02:07,400 and we kind of leave a positive imprint 69 00:02:07,400 --> 00:02:08,960 on the earth with every step. 70 00:02:08,960 --> 00:02:10,360 I love that, okay. 71 00:02:10,360 --> 00:02:12,200 So let's shift gears a little bit. 72 00:02:12,200 --> 00:02:13,040 Okay. 73 00:02:13,040 --> 00:02:14,600 And travel back to the 19th century. 74 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:15,440 Okay. 75 00:02:15,440 --> 00:02:16,320 With Henry David Thoreau. 76 00:02:16,320 --> 00:02:17,160 Right. 77 00:02:17,160 --> 00:02:20,040 His essay, Walking, really dives into this concept 78 00:02:20,040 --> 00:02:21,000 of wildness. 79 00:02:21,000 --> 00:02:21,840 Right. 80 00:02:21,840 --> 00:02:24,160 It's so important for us as humans. 81 00:02:24,160 --> 00:02:25,000 He famously said, 82 00:02:25,000 --> 00:02:27,440 in wildness is the preservation of the world. 83 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:28,600 Yes, a very famous quote. 84 00:02:28,600 --> 00:02:29,440 Yeah. 85 00:02:29,440 --> 00:02:30,480 Thoreau's ideas really resonate 86 00:02:30,480 --> 00:02:34,000 with Han's appreciation for nature. 87 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:39,000 I think he urges us to go beyond those manicured landscapes 88 00:02:39,600 --> 00:02:43,160 and experience the power of forests and swamps. 89 00:02:43,160 --> 00:02:44,000 Yes. 90 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,120 Those places that kind of connect us 91 00:02:45,120 --> 00:02:48,240 to something deeper, more primal within ourselves. 92 00:02:48,240 --> 00:02:49,080 Yes. 93 00:02:49,080 --> 00:02:51,880 I get the sense that he sees walking 94 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:53,560 as this act of rebellion. 95 00:02:53,560 --> 00:02:54,400 Okay. 96 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:56,360 Like against the constraints of society. 97 00:02:56,360 --> 00:02:57,200 Interesting. 98 00:02:57,200 --> 00:02:59,040 It's about reclaiming our wildness. 99 00:02:59,040 --> 00:03:00,280 Yeah, absolutely. 100 00:03:00,280 --> 00:03:03,320 I think there's this real sense of freedom 101 00:03:03,320 --> 00:03:05,760 and exploration in his writing. 102 00:03:05,760 --> 00:03:07,520 You know, he talks about discovering 103 00:03:07,520 --> 00:03:09,720 absolutely new prospects, 104 00:03:09,720 --> 00:03:11,360 even in familiar places. 105 00:03:11,360 --> 00:03:12,200 I love that. 106 00:03:12,200 --> 00:03:15,640 It's like he's encouraging us to approach life 107 00:03:15,640 --> 00:03:18,720 and walking with this sense of curiosity and wonder. 108 00:03:18,720 --> 00:03:19,560 Yes. 109 00:03:19,560 --> 00:03:20,400 I love that. 110 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:21,760 Just to really see what's out there. 111 00:03:21,760 --> 00:03:23,480 Yeah, and he even finds meaning 112 00:03:23,480 --> 00:03:25,800 in those abandoned paths. 113 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:26,640 Right. 114 00:03:26,640 --> 00:03:28,320 The ones that no one uses anymore. 115 00:03:28,320 --> 00:03:29,640 The ones that are less traveled. 116 00:03:29,640 --> 00:03:31,360 Yes, exactly. 117 00:03:31,360 --> 00:03:32,200 I love that. 118 00:03:32,200 --> 00:03:33,440 It makes you think, you know, 119 00:03:33,440 --> 00:03:36,920 are you sticking to well-worn paths? 120 00:03:36,920 --> 00:03:37,760 Right. 121 00:03:37,760 --> 00:03:39,640 Even if they don't feel right. 122 00:03:39,640 --> 00:03:40,480 Yeah. 123 00:03:40,480 --> 00:03:42,320 Thoreau might suggest that veering off 124 00:03:42,320 --> 00:03:44,480 could lead to some amazing discoveries. 125 00:03:44,480 --> 00:03:45,920 Totally, I love that. 126 00:03:45,920 --> 00:03:47,200 Yeah. 127 00:03:47,200 --> 00:03:50,720 He also links that American urge to move westward. 128 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:51,560 Okay. 129 00:03:51,560 --> 00:03:54,840 With a basic human instinct to explore the unknown. 130 00:03:54,840 --> 00:03:55,680 Right. 131 00:03:55,680 --> 00:03:56,520 You know? 132 00:03:56,520 --> 00:03:57,600 Yeah, it's like this outward journey. 133 00:03:57,600 --> 00:03:58,440 Yes. 134 00:03:58,440 --> 00:04:00,360 Into the world, but also this inward journey. 135 00:04:00,360 --> 00:04:01,200 Yes. 136 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:02,120 You know, into ourselves. 137 00:04:02,120 --> 00:04:02,960 Totally. 138 00:04:02,960 --> 00:04:03,800 Okay. 139 00:04:03,800 --> 00:04:06,880 So we've explored these philosophical 140 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:09,600 and spiritual perspectives on walking. 141 00:04:09,600 --> 00:04:10,440 Right. 142 00:04:10,440 --> 00:04:12,840 But what's actually happening in our brains and bodies. 143 00:04:12,840 --> 00:04:13,680 Yeah, good question. 144 00:04:13,680 --> 00:04:14,640 When we walk. 145 00:04:14,640 --> 00:04:15,480 Right. 146 00:04:15,480 --> 00:04:17,400 And I think Professor Shane O'Mara's research 147 00:04:17,400 --> 00:04:18,440 gets really interesting. 148 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:19,280 Okay. 149 00:04:19,280 --> 00:04:23,080 He describes walking as an overlooked human superpower. 150 00:04:23,080 --> 00:04:23,920 A superpower. 151 00:04:23,920 --> 00:04:24,760 Yeah. 152 00:04:24,760 --> 00:04:25,600 Interesting. 153 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:27,920 And he approaches it from this really fascinating 154 00:04:27,920 --> 00:04:29,680 neuroscientific perspective. 155 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:32,400 Okay, so he's bringing together like evolutionary biology. 156 00:04:32,400 --> 00:04:33,240 Yes. 157 00:04:33,240 --> 00:04:34,080 Neuroscience. 158 00:04:34,080 --> 00:04:34,920 Yes. 159 00:04:34,920 --> 00:04:35,760 Even urban planning. 160 00:04:35,760 --> 00:04:36,600 Yeah. 161 00:04:36,600 --> 00:04:38,240 To show how walking benefits us. 162 00:04:38,240 --> 00:04:39,080 Yeah. 163 00:04:39,080 --> 00:04:39,920 On so many levels. 164 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:41,200 On so many levels, okay. 165 00:04:41,200 --> 00:04:42,040 Right. 166 00:04:42,040 --> 00:04:43,120 So we'll get into that after the break. 167 00:04:43,120 --> 00:04:43,960 Sounds good. 168 00:04:43,960 --> 00:04:46,840 It feels like we need to shift our thinking about walking. 169 00:04:46,840 --> 00:04:47,680 Yeah. 170 00:04:47,680 --> 00:04:49,960 It's not just about hitting, you know, 171 00:04:49,960 --> 00:04:52,120 10,000 steps on our fitness trackers. 172 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:52,960 Right. 173 00:04:52,960 --> 00:04:54,720 It's about approaching it with this intention 174 00:04:54,720 --> 00:04:55,880 and this awareness. 175 00:04:55,880 --> 00:04:56,720 Absolutely. 176 00:04:56,720 --> 00:04:58,320 Almost like a form of meditation, 177 00:04:58,320 --> 00:05:00,440 like what Fitch Not Hen was talking about. 178 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:02,840 You know, remember Han's idea 179 00:05:02,840 --> 00:05:06,120 of bringing 100% of ourselves to each step. 180 00:05:06,120 --> 00:05:06,960 Yes. 181 00:05:06,960 --> 00:05:08,240 Feeling that connection with the earth. 182 00:05:08,240 --> 00:05:09,080 Mm-hmm. 183 00:05:09,080 --> 00:05:10,480 Being fully present in that moment. 184 00:05:10,480 --> 00:05:11,320 Yes. 185 00:05:11,320 --> 00:05:13,120 That's a powerful practice. 186 00:05:13,120 --> 00:05:13,940 Yes. 187 00:05:13,940 --> 00:05:16,120 It can transform even a simple walk 188 00:05:16,120 --> 00:05:17,500 into something much deeper. 189 00:05:17,500 --> 00:05:18,340 It's funny, you know, 190 00:05:18,340 --> 00:05:20,360 I actually find that walking 191 00:05:20,360 --> 00:05:22,420 helps me to think more clearly. 192 00:05:22,420 --> 00:05:23,260 Okay. 193 00:05:23,260 --> 00:05:25,960 Whenever I'm feeling stuck on a problem, 194 00:05:25,960 --> 00:05:29,580 a good walk often helps me to, you know, 195 00:05:29,580 --> 00:05:31,120 come up with a solution. 196 00:05:31,120 --> 00:05:31,960 Yeah. 197 00:05:31,960 --> 00:05:32,780 Have you ever noticed that? 198 00:05:32,780 --> 00:05:33,620 It's not just anecdotal. 199 00:05:33,620 --> 00:05:34,460 Right. 200 00:05:34,460 --> 00:05:36,000 There's actually research to support that. 201 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,900 Oh wow. 202 00:05:36,900 --> 00:05:37,740 Yeah. 203 00:05:37,740 --> 00:05:39,880 Omara found that people who walk 204 00:05:39,880 --> 00:05:41,960 before tackling a creative task. 205 00:05:41,960 --> 00:05:42,800 Okay. 206 00:05:42,800 --> 00:05:44,680 Can generate twice as many ideas 207 00:05:44,680 --> 00:05:46,820 compared to those who don't. 208 00:05:46,820 --> 00:05:47,660 Really? 209 00:05:47,660 --> 00:05:49,720 So walking can actually boost creativity. 210 00:05:49,720 --> 00:05:51,160 That's what the research suggests. 211 00:05:51,160 --> 00:05:52,000 Wow. 212 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,300 Yeah, it seems that walking helps 213 00:05:53,300 --> 00:05:55,600 to stimulate blood flow to the brain. 214 00:05:55,600 --> 00:05:56,440 Okay. 215 00:05:56,440 --> 00:05:58,840 Which might explain why it enhances cognitive function. 216 00:05:58,840 --> 00:05:59,680 Interesting. 217 00:05:59,680 --> 00:06:01,400 Omara even found that older adults 218 00:06:01,400 --> 00:06:03,320 who walked before a creative task. 219 00:06:03,320 --> 00:06:04,160 Okay. 220 00:06:04,160 --> 00:06:05,980 Outperformed sedentary younger adults. 221 00:06:05,980 --> 00:06:07,020 That's amazing. 222 00:06:07,020 --> 00:06:09,520 It's like walking is this cognitive superpower 223 00:06:09,520 --> 00:06:11,160 that we all have access to. 224 00:06:11,160 --> 00:06:12,360 I love that way of putting it. 225 00:06:12,360 --> 00:06:13,200 Yeah. 226 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:15,640 And it really speaks to Thoreau's idea 227 00:06:15,640 --> 00:06:17,760 of walking as exploration. 228 00:06:17,760 --> 00:06:18,600 Yes. 229 00:06:18,600 --> 00:06:20,120 Not just exploring the physical world, 230 00:06:20,120 --> 00:06:22,600 but also the landscapes of our own minds. 231 00:06:22,600 --> 00:06:23,440 Yeah. 232 00:06:23,440 --> 00:06:24,260 Yeah. 233 00:06:24,260 --> 00:06:25,880 He challenges us to step off the beaten path. 234 00:06:25,880 --> 00:06:26,720 Yeah. 235 00:06:26,720 --> 00:06:27,560 Embrace the unknown. 236 00:06:27,560 --> 00:06:28,400 Yeah. 237 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:29,280 And see where it leads us. 238 00:06:29,280 --> 00:06:31,360 I'm curious, do you find that walking 239 00:06:31,360 --> 00:06:34,480 helps you to think more creatively? 240 00:06:34,480 --> 00:06:35,320 Yeah, sometimes. 241 00:06:35,320 --> 00:06:36,140 Yeah. 242 00:06:36,140 --> 00:06:38,980 Or to process emotions or just feel more grounded. 243 00:06:38,980 --> 00:06:40,280 Yeah, totally. 244 00:06:40,280 --> 00:06:41,400 You know, thinking back to those 245 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:42,800 hunter-gatherer societies. 246 00:06:42,800 --> 00:06:43,640 Yeah. 247 00:06:43,640 --> 00:06:45,600 It makes you wonder if our sedentary lifestyles. 248 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:46,440 Right. 249 00:06:46,440 --> 00:06:49,480 Are actually messing with our brain chemistry. 250 00:06:49,480 --> 00:06:51,000 That's a really interesting thought. 251 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:51,840 Yeah. 252 00:06:51,840 --> 00:06:54,720 Omara even compares the modern Western diet. 253 00:06:54,720 --> 00:06:55,560 Okay. 254 00:06:55,560 --> 00:06:56,920 Which is full of processed foods. 255 00:06:56,920 --> 00:06:57,760 Right. 256 00:06:57,760 --> 00:06:59,320 To the diets used in lab experiments. 257 00:06:59,320 --> 00:07:00,160 Yeah. 258 00:07:00,160 --> 00:07:02,220 To induce obesity and disease in animals. 259 00:07:02,220 --> 00:07:03,720 Yeah, it's a pretty stark reminder. 260 00:07:03,720 --> 00:07:04,560 Yeah. 261 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:07,660 Of how our food choices impact our health. 262 00:07:07,660 --> 00:07:11,080 And it makes the Hadza's diet and lifestyle 263 00:07:11,080 --> 00:07:12,720 seem even more remarkable. 264 00:07:12,720 --> 00:07:13,560 Yeah. 265 00:07:13,560 --> 00:07:14,380 They're not counting calories. 266 00:07:14,380 --> 00:07:15,220 Yeah. 267 00:07:15,220 --> 00:07:16,060 We're excessively exercising. 268 00:07:16,060 --> 00:07:16,900 Yeah. 269 00:07:16,900 --> 00:07:17,720 But they're constantly moving. 270 00:07:17,720 --> 00:07:18,560 Right. 271 00:07:18,560 --> 00:07:20,400 Eating whole unprocessed foods. 272 00:07:20,400 --> 00:07:22,920 And as a result, they have incredibly 273 00:07:22,920 --> 00:07:24,960 low rates of chronic disease. 274 00:07:24,960 --> 00:07:28,520 It's almost like we've created this artificial environment. 275 00:07:28,520 --> 00:07:29,360 Yeah. 276 00:07:29,360 --> 00:07:31,000 That's completely at odds. 277 00:07:31,000 --> 00:07:31,840 Yeah. 278 00:07:31,840 --> 00:07:34,920 With how our bodies and brains are designed to function. 279 00:07:34,920 --> 00:07:36,440 That's a really insightful way to put it. 280 00:07:36,440 --> 00:07:37,280 Yeah. 281 00:07:37,280 --> 00:07:38,640 Our bodies evolve to move. 282 00:07:38,640 --> 00:07:39,480 Right. 283 00:07:39,480 --> 00:07:40,300 To be in nature. 284 00:07:40,300 --> 00:07:41,140 Yeah. 285 00:07:41,140 --> 00:07:41,960 To eat whole foods. 286 00:07:41,960 --> 00:07:42,800 Yeah. 287 00:07:42,800 --> 00:07:44,840 And when we stray too far from that. 288 00:07:44,840 --> 00:07:45,760 Yeah. 289 00:07:45,760 --> 00:07:47,680 It can have a real impact on our well-being. 290 00:07:47,680 --> 00:07:48,520 Yes. 291 00:07:48,520 --> 00:07:49,360 Think about it this way. 292 00:07:49,360 --> 00:07:50,180 Okay. 293 00:07:50,180 --> 00:07:51,160 We're not just neglecting our bodies 294 00:07:51,160 --> 00:07:52,420 when we don't walk enough. 295 00:07:52,420 --> 00:07:53,260 Right. 296 00:07:53,260 --> 00:07:55,520 We might be neglecting our minds as well. 297 00:07:55,520 --> 00:07:57,320 So how do we get back to that? 298 00:07:57,320 --> 00:07:58,160 Roll. 299 00:07:58,160 --> 00:08:02,080 How do we integrate more walking, more mindfulness, 300 00:08:02,080 --> 00:08:04,720 more of that wildness that Thurow talks about. 301 00:08:04,720 --> 00:08:05,560 Right. 302 00:08:05,560 --> 00:08:06,400 Into our modern lives. 303 00:08:06,400 --> 00:08:07,880 Well, I think it starts with awareness. 304 00:08:07,880 --> 00:08:11,360 Recognizing that walking isn't just about physical health. 305 00:08:11,360 --> 00:08:13,120 It's about nurturing our minds. 306 00:08:13,120 --> 00:08:13,960 Yeah. 307 00:08:13,960 --> 00:08:14,860 Connecting with nature. 308 00:08:14,860 --> 00:08:15,700 Right. 309 00:08:15,700 --> 00:08:17,120 Finding moments of peace and presence. 310 00:08:17,120 --> 00:08:17,960 Yes. 311 00:08:17,960 --> 00:08:18,780 In our busy lives. 312 00:08:18,780 --> 00:08:21,040 Han's idea of walking for those who can't 313 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:22,760 really resonates with me. 314 00:08:22,760 --> 00:08:23,600 Yeah. 315 00:08:23,600 --> 00:08:25,640 It's a beautiful way to bring a sense of compassion 316 00:08:25,640 --> 00:08:27,360 and purpose to our walks. 317 00:08:27,360 --> 00:08:28,200 Absolutely. 318 00:08:28,200 --> 00:08:30,320 And remember, Omar's emphasis. 319 00:08:30,320 --> 00:08:31,160 Yes. 320 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:32,480 On creating walkable cities. 321 00:08:32,480 --> 00:08:33,320 Yes. 322 00:08:33,320 --> 00:08:35,240 It's not just about individual effort. 323 00:08:35,240 --> 00:08:36,080 Right. 324 00:08:36,080 --> 00:08:37,880 It's about advocating for environments 325 00:08:37,880 --> 00:08:41,160 that make walking safe, easy, and enjoyable. 326 00:08:41,160 --> 00:08:42,000 Yes. 327 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,820 For everyone. 328 00:08:42,820 --> 00:08:43,660 Right. 329 00:08:43,660 --> 00:08:44,960 It's about creating spaces where walking 330 00:08:44,960 --> 00:08:47,320 is the natural choice, not the exception. 331 00:08:47,320 --> 00:08:48,160 Exactly. 332 00:08:48,160 --> 00:08:50,240 Yeah, maybe we can all play a part in making that happen. 333 00:08:50,240 --> 00:08:51,060 Yeah. 334 00:08:51,060 --> 00:08:52,260 Whether it's supporting policies 335 00:08:52,260 --> 00:08:54,120 that promote walkable neighborhoods. 336 00:08:54,120 --> 00:08:54,960 Right. 337 00:08:54,960 --> 00:08:57,040 Or simply choosing to walk more often ourselves. 338 00:08:57,040 --> 00:08:57,880 Yeah. 339 00:08:57,880 --> 00:08:58,700 It all adds up. 340 00:08:58,700 --> 00:09:00,880 And don't forget the simple joy of exploration. 341 00:09:00,880 --> 00:09:01,720 Yes. 342 00:09:01,720 --> 00:09:04,420 Like Thurow, we can rediscover that sense of adventure. 343 00:09:04,420 --> 00:09:05,260 Yeah. 344 00:09:05,260 --> 00:09:06,080 And explore new neighborhoods. 345 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:06,920 I love that. 346 00:09:06,920 --> 00:09:08,920 Take a different route, explore a new park, 347 00:09:08,920 --> 00:09:11,080 get a little lost, and see what you find. 348 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:12,860 I love that it's about approaching walking 349 00:09:12,860 --> 00:09:14,800 with a sense of curiosity and wonder. 350 00:09:14,800 --> 00:09:15,640 Yes. 351 00:09:15,640 --> 00:09:17,140 Rather than just seeing it as a chore, 352 00:09:17,140 --> 00:09:18,800 we have to check off our to-do list. 353 00:09:18,800 --> 00:09:19,640 Exactly. 354 00:09:19,640 --> 00:09:22,000 And remember, walking is accessible to almost everyone. 355 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:22,840 That's true. 356 00:09:22,840 --> 00:09:25,160 Regardless of age, fitness level, or income. 357 00:09:25,160 --> 00:09:26,000 Yes. 358 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,620 You don't need any fancy equipment 359 00:09:27,620 --> 00:09:29,000 or expensive gym memberships. 360 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:29,840 Right. 361 00:09:29,840 --> 00:09:31,240 Just a comfortable pair of shoes 362 00:09:31,240 --> 00:09:34,200 and a willingness to put one foot in front of the other. 363 00:09:34,200 --> 00:09:37,120 So what do you say, are you ready to lace up those shoes 364 00:09:37,120 --> 00:09:39,480 and rediscover the power of walking? 365 00:09:39,480 --> 00:09:42,560 It's a simple act with profound implications. 366 00:09:42,560 --> 00:09:43,400 Yes. 367 00:09:43,400 --> 00:09:45,520 And as we've seen, it's an activity that's been valued 368 00:09:45,520 --> 00:09:47,560 and celebrated for centuries. 369 00:09:47,560 --> 00:09:51,560 From ancient wisdom traditions to modern neuroscience. 370 00:09:51,560 --> 00:09:53,980 And maybe, just maybe by embracing walking, 371 00:09:53,980 --> 00:09:55,880 we can unlock not only a healthier body, 372 00:09:55,880 --> 00:09:57,800 but also a more peaceful mind. 373 00:09:57,800 --> 00:09:58,640 Yeah. 374 00:09:58,640 --> 00:10:01,160 And a deeper connection to the world around us. 375 00:10:01,160 --> 00:10:02,080 It's possible. 376 00:10:02,080 --> 00:10:02,920 Yeah. 377 00:10:02,920 --> 00:10:05,040 I think it's amazing to think about how 378 00:10:05,040 --> 00:10:07,760 something so simple like walking 379 00:10:07,760 --> 00:10:10,280 can have such a huge impact on our lives. 380 00:10:10,280 --> 00:10:13,000 I know I'm feeling inspired to get out there and explore. 381 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:13,920 Maybe too. 382 00:10:13,920 --> 00:10:15,600 A little more, you know what's fascinating 383 00:10:15,600 --> 00:10:18,680 is how all three of these perspectives, 384 00:10:18,680 --> 00:10:22,600 despite coming from these completely different backgrounds, 385 00:10:22,600 --> 00:10:25,800 ultimately point to the same conclusion, 386 00:10:25,800 --> 00:10:28,800 walking is essential for our wellbeing. 387 00:10:28,800 --> 00:10:31,520 It's like the superpower that we've all forgotten about. 388 00:10:31,520 --> 00:10:32,360 Right. 389 00:10:32,360 --> 00:10:34,920 And the part is, it's available to all of us. 390 00:10:34,920 --> 00:10:35,760 Yes. 391 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:38,880 It doesn't matter who you are, where you live, 392 00:10:38,880 --> 00:10:40,680 how busy your life is, 393 00:10:40,680 --> 00:10:42,640 you could always make time for a walk. 394 00:10:42,640 --> 00:10:45,320 And that's a really powerful message, you know? 395 00:10:45,320 --> 00:10:46,160 It is. 396 00:10:46,160 --> 00:10:48,560 That something so simple can be so transformative. 397 00:10:48,560 --> 00:10:49,400 Totally. 398 00:10:49,400 --> 00:10:50,840 We don't need any fancy equipment 399 00:10:50,840 --> 00:10:52,360 or expensive gym memberships. 400 00:10:52,360 --> 00:10:53,200 Exactly. 401 00:10:53,200 --> 00:10:55,080 Or complicated routines or anything. 402 00:10:55,080 --> 00:10:55,920 Yeah. 403 00:10:55,920 --> 00:10:57,000 Just gotta put one foot in front of the other. 404 00:10:57,000 --> 00:10:57,840 Yeah. 405 00:10:57,840 --> 00:10:58,960 And see where the path takes us. 406 00:10:58,960 --> 00:11:00,120 See where it takes you. 407 00:11:00,120 --> 00:11:01,880 Maybe that's the real beauty of walking. 408 00:11:01,880 --> 00:11:02,720 Yeah. 409 00:11:02,720 --> 00:11:05,320 It can be adapted to fit anyone's needs, you know? 410 00:11:05,320 --> 00:11:08,640 We can walk alone in silence, like Fitchnut-Han suggests. 411 00:11:08,640 --> 00:11:09,480 Right. 412 00:11:09,480 --> 00:11:12,280 Or we can walk with friends, you know? 413 00:11:12,280 --> 00:11:14,000 Yeah, enjoy that social connection. 414 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,160 Enjoy that social connection. 415 00:11:15,160 --> 00:11:18,760 We can walk in nature, surrounded by all the beauty. 416 00:11:18,760 --> 00:11:20,720 Or we can walk in our neighborhoods 417 00:11:20,720 --> 00:11:23,360 observing the rhythms of urban life. 418 00:11:23,360 --> 00:11:24,200 Exactly. 419 00:11:24,200 --> 00:11:25,800 And we can even incorporate elements 420 00:11:25,800 --> 00:11:28,000 of Thoreau's wildness into our walks. 421 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:28,840 Oh yeah, for sure. 422 00:11:28,840 --> 00:11:30,800 You know, seeking out hidden paths, 423 00:11:30,800 --> 00:11:32,960 exploring new neighborhoods. 424 00:11:32,960 --> 00:11:33,800 That's a good idea. 425 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:35,560 Just allowing ourselves to wander 426 00:11:35,560 --> 00:11:37,720 without a fixed destination. 427 00:11:37,720 --> 00:11:38,560 Yeah. 428 00:11:38,560 --> 00:11:40,760 It's about bringing that sense of adventure 429 00:11:40,760 --> 00:11:42,760 and curiosity to every step. 430 00:11:42,760 --> 00:11:43,920 I like that a lot. 431 00:11:43,920 --> 00:11:47,360 So as we wrap up our deep dive into mindful walking, 432 00:11:47,360 --> 00:11:48,560 what are some final thoughts 433 00:11:48,560 --> 00:11:49,960 you wanna leave with our listeners? 434 00:11:49,960 --> 00:11:51,320 Well, I think the most important thing 435 00:11:51,320 --> 00:11:52,920 is to just start walking. 436 00:11:52,920 --> 00:11:53,760 Okay. 437 00:11:53,760 --> 00:11:55,240 Make it a regular part of your life. 438 00:11:55,240 --> 00:11:59,120 And just experience the power of this ancient 439 00:11:59,120 --> 00:12:01,360 and essential human activity. 440 00:12:01,360 --> 00:12:02,200 Yeah. 441 00:12:02,200 --> 00:12:04,000 Pay attention to how it makes you feel. 442 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:04,840 Yeah. 443 00:12:04,840 --> 00:12:05,680 Both physically and mentally. 444 00:12:05,680 --> 00:12:06,520 Right. 445 00:12:06,520 --> 00:12:07,720 Embrace the joy of movement. 446 00:12:07,720 --> 00:12:08,560 Yes. 447 00:12:08,560 --> 00:12:10,960 The peace of nature and that simple pleasure 448 00:12:10,960 --> 00:12:12,680 of putting one foot in front of the other. 449 00:12:12,680 --> 00:12:13,520 Beautifully said. 450 00:12:13,520 --> 00:12:14,600 And I think it's a good reminder 451 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:17,160 that sometimes the simplest things in life 452 00:12:17,160 --> 00:12:18,520 are the most powerful. 453 00:12:18,520 --> 00:12:19,360 I agree. 454 00:12:19,360 --> 00:12:23,120 Walking is a practice that's been valued for centuries. 455 00:12:23,120 --> 00:12:24,400 And for good reason. 456 00:12:24,400 --> 00:12:26,720 It connects us to ourselves, to our communities, 457 00:12:26,720 --> 00:12:27,760 and to the natural world. 458 00:12:27,760 --> 00:12:28,600 Yeah. 459 00:12:28,600 --> 00:12:30,480 So go ahead, lace up those shoes, 460 00:12:30,480 --> 00:12:33,360 step outside, and rediscover the magic of walking. 461 00:12:33,360 --> 00:12:59,000 Awesome advice.