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Read MoreMindful Walking has helped me notice thoughts as they come up, and help me to see them objectively. –client with a runaway mind
Now try the exercise yourself!
As you walk, pay attention to the sensations of your body with every step. This can be the wind on your face, the contact of your feet on the ground, or the brushing of your clothes on your skin among others.
You can also use your sense of sight and smell instead, noticing the details of your environment and the scents that you come along with.
Just remember, do this activity with openness and curiosity to your present sensations. Do not judge nor linger, just let it be, one step at a time.
Keywords: Mindfulness; Awareness; Walking; Openness
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