tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post5480783907204346944..comments2023-12-30T17:31:11.883+00:00Comments on The Solitary Walker: The Benefits Of Walking (And Getting Lost)The Solitary Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-48591576832997771982010-07-10T20:18:28.439+01:002010-07-10T20:18:28.439+01:00Crosswords have their time and place, fireweed ......Crosswords have their time and place, fireweed ... but walking beats them hands down every time!The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-76841010305041913772010-07-09T17:28:28.237+01:002010-07-09T17:28:28.237+01:00I read somewhere that walking is the only activity...I read somewhere that walking is the only activity or form of exercise that is proven to prevent or delay cognitive decline, which is great to know because who wouldn't choose a walk over a crossword puzzle.fireweed meadowhttp://www.fireweedmeadow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-69470252635116925092010-07-07T21:32:20.203+01:002010-07-07T21:32:20.203+01:00Yes, walking is great therapy and a brilliant stre...Yes, walking is great therapy and a brilliant stress-buster, CarlolH. I really meant about the getting lost thing, not being seriously lost, but enjoying the existential feeling of not knowing quite where you are ...The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-71560405439165230492010-07-07T11:37:10.711+01:002010-07-07T11:37:10.711+01:00Your posts take me to a different place, SW, and m...Your posts take me to a different place, SW, and make me look at life in 'other' ways. Like this post says, also my new favourite,, I always feel the need to get out and "walk" when I'm upset, stressed or angry, especially angry, and also feel we look and appear younger at the end of a few weeks of camino. Brilliant.<br /><br />Not sure about the ...'losing one's way thing.....'?? Maybe a call to look at it in a different way, to not panic and to go with the flow. Yes?CaroleHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912659072946066814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-13131879158174117852010-07-06T22:18:41.183+01:002010-07-06T22:18:41.183+01:00'Defuzzation' - it's kind of wonderful...'Defuzzation' - it's kind of wonderful, that word, Tramp!The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-17138606891220308222010-07-06T22:03:07.938+01:002010-07-06T22:03:07.938+01:00Lorenzo - I think Blogger's had some problems ...Lorenzo - I think Blogger's had some problems everywhere with the Comments feature today. Hopefully it'll soon sort itself out.The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-13301201562604176592010-07-06T10:31:06.554+01:002010-07-06T10:31:06.554+01:00As with George, this post also resonates with me. ...As with George, this post also resonates with me. I have always said (but not necessarily practiced) that once you can no longer get lost in a place, it is time to move on. There is something delightful about being vaguely and mildly (unthreateningly) lost. I generally have a very good sense of direction and orientation but like to test it.<br /><br />I wanted to mention, that I have received an e-mail with a comment you posted on my blog. For some reason, my blog seems to not be accepting comments. Not even mine. They appear but then disappear. Fortuntately, I did see your kind words via the g-mail message I get for every comment. Thanks and I am glad that some of the joy of the moment made it your way.<br /><br />I'll try to see what the problem is.Lorenzo — Alchemist's Pillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522265816460154722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-40620655839918462802010-07-06T08:04:35.261+01:002010-07-06T08:04:35.261+01:00SW
There are so many ways to walk!
I agree with wh...SW<br />There are so many ways to walk!<br />I agree with what you say about the unexpected when walking. For me it's not just the route that sorts itself out from the fuzzy mapreading but my thoughts go through a similar "defuzzation"...TrampTramphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367405984066895755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-83016292922264323052010-07-06T06:37:37.437+01:002010-07-06T06:37:37.437+01:00Glad you all liked the post! I came across Jebb...Glad you all liked the post! I came across Jebb's book some time ago in Mister Roy's wonderfully written and always thought provoking blog 'Walking Home To 50' (see my bloglist).<br /><br />George, that's an interesting remark about the connection between negative capability and all great art. I've been reflecting on it, and I'm sure you are right.The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-77731870245278586152010-07-05T23:57:12.698+01:002010-07-05T23:57:12.698+01:00This resonates with me too and I agree with George...This resonates with me too and I agree with George's comments. <br />Another favourite post.Gleanernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-48820093337360402752010-07-05T12:23:18.803+01:002010-07-05T12:23:18.803+01:00Every one of your postings seems like a "favo...Every one of your postings seems like a "favorite" to me, Robert, but this one truly resonates with me one three different levels. First, I find it amazing that so few people understand the many joys and benefits of walking. Second, I could not agree more about the the joy -- indeed, the need -- of getting lost from time to time. This has something to do with the Zen law of reversed effects. When you think you are not lost, you may be lost, and when you think you are lost, you may be on a good path. Finally, I have long believed that negative capability is at the core of all of the great art that has graced the world since the beginning of time. One who is not capable of dealing with self-doubt, despair, and failure is not likely to create anything of lasting importance.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.com