Slower. Try moseying around, in fact. World Sauntering Day is June 19th. The day contrasts the jogging that has been devoted to jogging and encourages people to stroll, ramble, and wander.
Sauntering is a method of walking. A saunter is a slow walk with a cheerful mood. Many that saunter don't hurry aren't concerned. They absorb the wonders of nature and marvel at the weather as they absorb the wonders of nature and contemplate the seasons. A rare saunterer plots a course, but no one knows where they are headed. It's time. There is no timetable.
Excellent saunters can be found on a wooded path or beach. They provide visual and auditory stimulation while still allowing the mind to wander. On a lazy afternoon, Tranquil city parks have plenty of people watching opportunities, as well as heated benches and scenic views to ponder on a lazy afternoon.
Both famous saunters, Henry David Thoreau or John Burroughs, will windrow an open field leading to nowhere.
Take a step out the back door or take time on your lunch break. Stroll down a quiet lane or park in the park. Saunter down to your new bookstore, which is also your new bookstore. Leisurely, take in the view, the people, the scenery. To post on social media, use #WorldSaunteringDay to tweet.
History
After jogging began to rise in importance, W.T. Rave established World Sauntering Day in 1979. He wanted people to slow down and enjoy the world around them. While staying at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan, he suggested it. Perhaps the hotel's world-long porch at 660 feet provided a perfect sauntering spot for inspiration.
