Why you should Think-Walk

There is something innately freeing about walking. Walking is a timeless human act, allowing us to cover great distances in a dronelike state. The continuous physical activity allows our mind to shut down or wake up as needed. When you walk do you feel like it gives your mind a break? Or does it allow you to think the way you need to? There are two clear types of think-walking, but there may be many more. Each should be reflected upon and used when appropriate.

He walked out of the office and into the mountain range

One type is used for travelling great distances, when you find yourself walking in open spaces. This type of think-walking is good for long reflections. It’s good for fleeting thoughts, allowing things to come and go as they need. These are the walks that can bring you great clarity and purpose. These are the walks that make you feel at peace.

A monk walked into a bar, or a forest, I can't remember the joke...

The other type of think-walking is the walking done when your mind is in hunting, gathering, tracking and finding mode. This type of think-walking is good to sharpen plans, and identify risks. These are the walks that give you answers, and leave you feeling invigorated with action. These are the walks where you notice changes in your environment as you see things in a heightened state.

The fear of being runover is producing maximum RESULTS

Think-walking can drive us into a state of activity and focus. It is when we are most repetitive that we allow ourselves to become the most free-thinking. By framing ourselves in the boundary of movement, we empower ourselves with mental freedom. There is a certain creative freedom that can only be found within structure.