Walking Meditation
Wherever we walk, we can practice meditation. This means that we know
that we are walking. We walk just for walking. We walk with freedom and
solidity, no longer in a hurry. We are present with each step. And when
we wish to talk we stop our movement and give our full attention to the
other person, to our words and to listening.
Walking in this way
should not be a privilege. We should be able to do it in every moment.
Look around and see how vast life is, the trees, the white clouds, the
limitless sky. Listen to the birds. Feel the fresh breeze. Life is all
around and we are alive and healthy and capable of walking in peace.
Let
us walk as a free person and feel our steps get lighter. Let us enjoy
every step we make. Each step is nourishing and healing. As we walk,
imprint our gratitude and our love on the earth.
We may like to use a gatha as we walk. Taking two or three steps for each in-breath and each out-breath,
Breathing in "I have arrived"; Breathing out "I am home"
Breathing in "In the here"; Breathing out "In the now"
Breathing in "I am solid"; Breathing out "I am free"
Breathing in "In the ultimate"; Breathing out "I dwell"
