Somewhere yesterday I came across this saying: "I have two doctors, my left foot and my right foot." It struck me as wisdom worthy of becoming proverbial.
According to at least one source, these were actually the words of historian George Macaulay Trevelyan. According to Trevelyan's grandson, "His idea of a day's walk was 25 miles." Even at a good clip, that's about 6 hours of walking!
Trevelyan considered that poetry, history and solitary walks were among the most important things in life. Truly a man after my own heart! (our own hearts?)
Absolutely a man after my heart! I know how important it is to walk every day. Not only does it benefit your physical health, it also takes care of your mental health. Walking is a wonderful way of getting in shape and stay fit, without having to go to gyms and pay a lot of money to work out indoors. Walking outside and enjoying the nature is fantastic, even if it rains or snows! :-)
I don't walk for 6 hours, but I do try to walk for 1 hour every day. Life feels so much brighter :-)
Posted by: Bente M | May 07, 2011 at 02:20 PM
Bente, you are the best. :-) Thank you for your comment. And for your wisdom -- walking is a great thing for both physical and mental health. :-)
Posted by: Keara | May 08, 2011 at 04:22 PM
This speaks to my heart, too.
Although I used to walk at least an hour every day, this past year has been consumed with the demands of a new/old job with an unpredictable work schedule--having to work extra hours on my scheduled days and often having to work on my days off.
Even though the total hours are under 40, I l have let the unpredictability of those work hours get in the way of my walking time.
Anyway, I am making the pleasure of walking a priority again, as it has been throughout most of my nearly 62 years.
Walking is something beautiful (-:
Posted by: am | May 08, 2011 at 04:42 PM
am, you are such a terrific lady and your comments are always so sensitive and insightful. Thank you for this wonderful comment. Walking is, surely, something beautiful. :-)) I wish you many fine and beautiful walks.
Posted by: Keara | May 09, 2011 at 10:16 AM
What a delight to find your blog again and to come across this particular post, written on my birthday.
It's late now, but I will go for a walk tomorrow.
Posted by: Eri | September 19, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Eri, it's great to see you again. :-)
Posted by: Keara | September 20, 2011 at 12:23 PM