Contemporary – Page 2 – The Order Of Walkers

Essay: “Out Walking”

I am out walking and nothing else matters. Find me if you wish or dare.

Why walking helps us think

Ferris Jabr – The New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/walking-helps-us-think

Arthur C. Brooks In this Essay Arthur writes of the transcendental fruits of a long walk. A new, very natural routine evolves and is dictated by walking pace. “But by about day three, these torments begin to subside as the walk begins to slow the mind to the speed of the body at a paceContinue reading “Essay: Go for a walk”

Walking and Thinking

Something from Mike Garofalo http://mpgtaijiquan.blogspot.com/2022/02/walking-and-thinking.html

Walking: The Homo Sapien Super Power

Jono Lineen fleshes out his take on the transformational gift of walking. The simple act of walking changed my life – and it can change yours Radio National’s Sporty program, hosted by Amanda Smith tackles the walking investigation with a 30 minute program on perambulation. Perfect motion. Why run when you can walk? – SportyContinue reading “Walking: The Homo Sapien Super Power”

The Journey Stick Project

The journey stick project is an initiative of the Order to promote journey and place. The first stick was dropped in June 2021 and is covering some territory under the custody of tumblr “rockyjhiker”. You can read more about the project at https://thejourneystick.tumblr.com/

A Walking Meditation

Your walking journey will often take you to the uncharted edges. Consider this practice from Vietnamese Thien monk Thich Nhat Hanh.

Wandering Aimlessly

The Order is always pleased to give oxygen to those who write about Flaneur. https://alkhaleejtoday.co/technology/5192930/How-and-why-should-you-wander-aimlessly.html

Boundary Walking

A short piece by Sandra Cowan on the notion of boundary walking. https://www.sandracowan.com/pedestrian-blog/walk-71

Essay: Why I Walk

By Ben Kilbourne, Backpacking Light As part of your formation with the Order of Walkers, there are questions you must pose to gain insight and promote growth. Ponder the age old “Why I walk”? A simple question but a difficult answer to articulate. There are no wrong answers. It’s a big sky and your essayContinue reading “Essay: Why I Walk”