Sarah's CircleFriends are blessings that sustain our journeys. |
When Ed and I were dating and first married, we walked for miles and miles, talking up a storm. I enjoyed it a lot. It was nice to be outside, taking in the beauty around me, and it was nice to have uninterrupted time to talk. Then he began to have quite a bit of trouble with his feet, so that for many years now going for a walk with him has been rare and brief. I miss it. Backpacking, my favorite type of walking, has also gone by the wayside. His feet hurt and I can’t carry much of a pack. It’s depressing if I think about it. By myself I have tried to start walking regimens from time to time, but it never lasts. It’s odd because I can sit in a beautiful setting for ages and enjoy the beauty and my own thoughts. But walking seems different. I find it boring, and the landscape goes by too slowly. And it’s always hot! A bike is much better for looking at the scenery, it’s cooler, and the constant fear of falling or being knocked over keeps it exciting. I used to walk with my dog and that was pretty fun. She loved it and I enjoyed watching her get excited about every smell and sight. I also talked to her, although she never answered. Now, she’s old like the rest of us, and she can’t really go on walks any longer. She starts off very excited and moving quickly, but within a block she is out of steam. Sometimes I even have to carry her home. I have to admit that walking is not much a part of my life any more. That may have to change if it becomes the only form of exercise I can do, but for now I’m content without it. --Terese
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Archives
January 2022
To subscribe and receive notification of new posts, download a feed reader:
RSS Feed Reader then click the RSS Feed button above. |