Walking back to Happiness

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Well. Welcome to this thread.

You may be surprised why it is here or happy it is here. Then again: ‘You have got to be joking! Do you know what is wrong with me?’ may be your response.

This all began on the Extreme Fatigue thread. On there several people wanted and needed inspiration/incentive to get out and walk. Many people see the benefits of it in their life and to help on this; mad journey, train ride, rollercoaster ride and other positively rude words journey called Breast Cancer.

It is not a thread created to make anyone feel less than they do at present. It is not a thread that will set people against one another. Being competitive with yourself or a simple challenge to yourself is the point, but not a race against others is a key premis.

The idea is that you can do any of these or none:

  1. Post when you have walked.
  2. Post how many minutes you walked for.
  3. Post how you felt before, during or after. Or not at all.
  4. Post pictures from your walk, but ones that do not point to where you live.
  5. Post inspirational quotes, thoughts or comments.
  6. A simple like of people’s efforts is fine. No need to write an essay unless you feel the need.
  7. On a safety note. Do tell friends, family or the thread when you leave and return safely. Be aware of your personal safety at all times.

 

Well here goes.

Either it will grow and blossom, with lots of lovely people benefiting. Or I will have egg all over my face – not for the first time in my chequered life and career.

Leolady – may be adding in the odd gallop to my walks.

PS if you don't like us don't be cruel.

  • Done my ‘mile’ plus a bit more, was listening to Vaughan Williams’ on a theme by Thomas Tallis, scrummy string music on classicfm. 

    I confess I did feel more like an afternoon nap but that’s helped keep me awake. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Lovely dog walk round country estate, along a river path then back through heaths. Sunshine at last! HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Just local dog walk today nobody but Dexter and me and the trees on local green space 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • Gosh I so wish I could get quiet walks like that! It’s all far too busy round here. We did think about taking the van out as you are allowed to travel to get that exercise, but the ‘forest’ will be full of dog walkers as it was when we tried in the spring. And I guess the car parks will be full too. We are in an overpopulated area, no doubt about that! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Must admit although I live in suburbs  in what was a village when I was young , of a small town .The place has managed to maintain the village feeling with plenty of green area and country parks .as they are now called . There are certain walks that get very busy i.e. Old railway line . 

    Being shielded all the time has taught me to go out in car and find other places to walk within short distances . Once hubby sorted get out in van to try to find areas with wider paths and green spaces . 

    One step at a time and ...Breathe !
    xoxox
    Margaret
  • A frosty wonderland this morning on my early walk take care if you have ice xx

    SantababyHeart
  • Done my long walk now and saw these poppies at a local school

    SantababyHeart
  • Lovely pictures-and I love seeing poppies

    Thankyou for kind comments about my video.I might try again with the other one.I am sorry but I haven’t done much today as had Zoom meeting where I was doing a little Art Quiz.( so I had to be there,!
    my friend came to walk with me yesterday and we had a quick walk round the block,which included a stretch of the canal.It is definately happier doing it with someone,!!

    Anyway...some pickies.....

  • Love swans  they are so majestic, but boy it must be freezing in that water

    SantababyHeart
  • So many swans , lovely action video. And looks very cold , pretty though. And love the poppies. Lovely trees against that blue sky . Off now for dog walk, did an hour’s Nordic yoga (!) this morning. Hope the sun will last, it’s bright at the moment so might be some winter warmth. HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi