Tracy, I’m glad the post resonated with you! I remember those double stroller walks well, and how they were my life saver, too. In fact, I’ve insisted that every house I’ve lived in as an adult be within walking distance of various interesting cafes, food co-ops, libraries, etc. And you’re right—in neighborhoods like the ones we live in, why wouldn’t everyone be walking everywhere?

Blackwasp19, that’s so insightful for you to recognize how you and Alyssa both benefit from walks together, but in slightly different ways, for your own reasons. It sounds like you’ve hit on a marriage super food, so to speak! (And I can already picture you with those kids and that dog.) :)

Randi, I was MUCH less likely to walk places when I lived in a city where everyone seemed to drive everywhere. For the past eight years, I’ve lived in a college town where biking and walking is the norm. That alone has given me a different perspective on how I get around. Changing habits in these ways is mostly about a paradigm shift, it seems. Anyway, I’m glad you’re going to get back into walking! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.

Cheryl, what you said about being aware of your body and “feeling more” when you run is really fascinating. I bet there’s something physiological going on (not that I’m a biologist or anything). Whatever it is, I’m glad you’ve found some powerful releases in your life.

I’ve gotten so spoiled as an adult. In high school, I had to walk eight blocks to the bus station after school, then after getting off the bus, I had another seven blocks to walk to my house. Did it every day. In college I walked a mile every day from the campus to my home because I could get there faster than if I had waited for the bus. Now? I take the car to my friend’s house 2 blocks away.

Thanks for the push…

As we have children, walking is something we also intend to be a family practice – hopefully with a doggy. We have a retirement nunnery near us – a mile – that offers a beautiful place to walk and meditate. It is a wonderful thing.

As a stay at home mom, walking is my life saver. It’s often the only time I can be “alone” and not doing anything during the day without feeling guilty. Whenever possible I walk both of the older boys to school, then the two little ones home in a double stroller. By this time, the babies are quiet and mellow and enjoying the ride, and I have some time alone with my thoughts.

I also love talking with the boys while we walk and seeing all the neat things they observe. It’s great bonding!

Speaking of, time to get everyone up and ready to go get big brother from school. I will have to read your post again, it really spoke to me.

I’m not currently a solitary walker becasue it’s still a little cool and that kind of weather bothers my ears, but when it’s warm enough I like to walk in the monirng when everyone is still asleep in the beautiful way you described, “I’m able to get in touch with that often-muffled voice deep within me.”

Trina, isn’t it interesting that we often want to just be together, without doing anything, yet we seem to need something to mold our time around. Taking a walk together does the trick.

SurrealSparrow, so did you drop everything and take a walk after you read the post? :) I hope you fit one in at some point today, and that it inspired some new thoughts and ideas. I’m looking forward to getting to know you better on Divine Nobodies.

Cindy, when your childhood includes lots of walks and hikes, it’s hard to imagine having to introduce someone like your spouse to the pleasures of walking, isn’t it? I’m so glad you did, though, so that you and your husband can enjoy walks together.

Jamie, a CROP walk is a great event, put together by a great organization. You should definitely look into it!