Silent Walking
Hello, welcome to the Trauma-sub-community
Check-in Prompt September 1st-4th
SILENT WALKING IS A NEW CONCEPT THAT IS TRENDING.
What is silent walking? Finding a place where you can walk purposely alone, Focusing on your breathing and clearing your mind of distractions, Focusing on the beauty of nature. No music, no pets, and no one else. Seeing the beauty of nature in a Mindful and Purposeful way.🚶
Silent walking is a great way to relax and de-stress. It can also help you to improve your focus and concentration. Here are some tips for silent walking:
Choose a safe place to walk, such as a park or a nature trail.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Start by walking slowly and gradually increase your speed as you become more comfortable.
Focus on your breathing and the sensations of your body as you walk.
Pay attention to your surroundings and notice the sights, sounds, and smells.
If you find yourself getting distracted, simply bring your attention back to your breath.
Continue walking for as long as you like.
Silent walking can be a great way to connect with nature and with yourself. It can also be a helpful way to reduce stress and anxiety.
Can you see yourself doing this?
How could you benefit from Silent Walking?
@WorkingitThrough2 Hey :) I love this! I usually take a walk every day out in nature because it really does help reduce stress and anxiety. It can be a really good way to ground yourself. It's peaceful and calming to hear the birds - the wind through the trees. I have to admit I used to take the dog with but she isn't able to join me anymore :/ Oh I thought of another tip! Bug spray lol! Bugs can be really distracting if you have to keep swatting them away :p
@mytwistedsoul
I agree 💛 it’s truly calming and so healing to take walks out in natuuree :3 awh I’m so sorry to hear about your dog :( *sends hugs if ok*
yes lol bug spray would definitely be helpful :P
@LoveMyMoonflowers *hugs* Thank you! She's just an old girl and can't keep up anymore. Between the gnats and mosquitos and ticks - ugh - I learned the hard way about that bug spray lol
@mytwistedsoul
awh I really hope she’s well 💛 what is her name, if you don’t mind me asking?
Nuuu :< that sounds awful. I’m so sorry you had to experience thattt - bugs/ticks are not fun *at all* :< im glad you’re using the bug spray now though 💛
@LoveMyMoonflowers Her name is Taz :) She's a senior citizen. I'd post a picture of her but it keeps censoring it :(
Old picture copied from one of my threads 😕
@mytwistedsoul
Taz is beautiful ❤️
@WorkingitThrough2 Thank you! ❤️😊
@mytwistedsoul
she’s so lovelyyy 💛
@LoveMyMoonflowers
Thank you and you are right my walking is somewhat limited but it is nice and peaceful❤️
@mytwistedsoul
I love it and I hate bugs LOL😊
@WorkingitThrough2 Yeah I'm not a bug person either - I got no time for creepy crawlies *shudders*
@mytwistedsoul
Have you got that field mowed yet?😊
@WorkingitThrough2 I did! But it needs it again lol. The grass and weeds around here have been growing like crazy
@mytwistedsoul
I don't know if you all have been getting all this rain daily, Makes the grass grow so fast⛈️ LOL
@WorkingitThrough2 We have been getting almost daily showers. I try not to complain because it saves time with having to water the garden each day. The humidity has been high too - makes for hot days
@mytwistedsoul
Soul same here. Makes the air feel thin and a bit hard to breathe to me or maybe just a feeling of clammy. Had to go out and do school shopping for the great-grandson,. It's been a long time since I had to do school shopping😂. Soul, how is your dad doing? and how are you feeling?❤️
@WorkingitThrough2 It does make it hard to breathe. That constant closeness
How is your great grandson? How are you doing with him there? School shopping - sounds kind of fun sort of not lol. So much to worry about and so many things to get! I hope he has a good first day at school
Hi @WorkingitThrough2, I like your prompt!
I feel like I could benefit from nature walks/silent walking. Walking to the park and lakeside at my old house was often helpful.
I need to find a way to not shut down and feel so scared about going outside alone. Hopefully with my new therapist, I'll be able to process my trauma memories and face my fears.
Thanks for the prompt!
@WriteToHeal42
Thank you for your response. I, too, could benefit from the silent walking. I am not one to go into the woods to walk, and I live in an area where there are no sidewalks, and walking in the street is too dangerous. So I live on two achers of land, and I walk around out there.
I am glad you have a new therapist to work with to process your trauma. I can relate to your fear that comes with the trauma.
Thanks for being a part of this community❤️
@WriteToHeal42
How are things going with your new Therapist?
@WorkingitThrough2 it's been going well so far! She sends me therapy homework to fill out. One of them was about different types of self-care, like emotional, psychological, social, spiritual, and career wise. It was interesting to see where I was lacking and where I was doing well, and thinking over ways I want to improve.
Thanks for checking in with me about it!