Day25 #25 day walking challenge

[skysue16]

Day 25 N for New….

Two walks today with Squiggy. First one on my own, to the local park. During the walk I reflected upon ‘lifelong learning’ and how I love the challenge of learning something new. Since September I have taken up Pilates and love it (wish I had tried it years ago!). Thanks to CBDB I also had a go at performing the ‘Five Rites’, a set of movements similar to yoga, and felt full of admiration for people who do 21 of each movement DAILY! Then (also thanks to CBDB) I tried ‘Rope Flow’. I love the challenge of learning quite complex moves - my coordination is certainly being challenged! 🤣

In addition my role at work changed and getting to grips with new ways of working has been stressful 😕. So in December I am changing role again (my choice)! In my new role I will only work mornings which will be a positive change - no excuse for missing a daily walk! 😂

I have loved this walking challenge- it has motivated me to ‘get out and walk’ but it has also made my walks more mindful, reflective and also made me more aware of my surroundings. Searching for interesting things to photograph I have discovered delights that perhaps I would never have noticed - like the mushrooms all standing to attention in a line 😀

Thank you very much to everyone who contributed their thoughts, ideas and wonderful photos 😍 and of course thank you to CBDB for setting us the challenge 😀👍

[Cat33]

I have loved following your adventures I practice mindfulness every day and when I'm out walking it's just made it so much nicer

Your posts have been wonderful to read

Thank you so much you have been a real joy

[skysue16 in reply to Cat33]

What a kind message, thank you so much - I appreciate that 😊

[SueAppleRun]

Going for an almost daily walk and reading everyone else's posts about their walks in this challenge has made the month of October a more mindful month, and to appreciate what can be achieved. I hope your change of hours suits you and you find more time for yourself 😁.

Squiggy will surely benefit too

[skysue16 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thank you Sue 😊

[CBDB Administrator]

So good to read! It sounds like you have chosen an even better work life balance. Something I’m pondering about as well.

And don’t we humans love exploring new things? Be it new horizons, new places to live, new roles or new ways of moving our one bodies. It is all so fascinating! And this forum is where we can delight in others doing just the same!

So thank you for contributing to this fabulous community! It certainly keeps me moving and exploring more of what we can learn about ourselves as we move around in this world!

[skysue16 in reply to CBDB]

I agree the Healthunlocked community is wonderful, so many kind hearted and supportive folk, oh and of course amazing administrators who work so hard ! 😀👍

[CBDB Administrator in reply to skysue16]

Awwwhh, thank you! ☺️

[Doris8 1000miles per year]

Great post. Good luck in your new job and at least you will have the rest of the today to yourself finishing at lunchtime. Squiggy will be happy🐶

[skysue16 in reply to Doris8]

Yes, I think it will suit me better and having the afternoons to relax, walk and run will be great 👍😊

[Wine 1000miles per year]

Here here and wonderful mushrooms, I saw some as well in a garden 😊

[skysue16 in reply to Wine]

😀👍 Haven’t seen any of these in our local woods yet🍄 🤔

[Annieapple A30min a day]

🍏 Such a lovely positive post & love these little mushrooms in a row!!! You have certainly contributed to the fun aspect by introducing us to the alphabet ..🤣 and the adorable Squiggy & his squirrels. Xx

[skysue16 in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you for your kind words Annie 😊