Wallking in Creation

On my walk yesterday I saw a eastern bluebird. One of the blessings of this time of year is possibly seeing one of these guys. The male has very bright colors. Their little song can help you locate them. In the sun light they can blend into a field rather well. In our area there are all kinds of water fowl that migrate here for the spring and with some staying through the summer and early fall. It is fun to take notice of our feather friends and adds alot to a walk. They are like old friends. It is a blessing to know that God provides for these creatures and He made some of them blue. He cares for them, but He cares infinitely more for you and I.

Out at Rock Run we also see many of the same people throughout the year. They are doing the same thing that I am doing, walking for health and enjoying the experience. Each walker has their own pace, some walk their dogs, some walk with the friends and significant others and some walk alone. They come in all shape and sizes, some are quiet and others talk all they way through their walks. In May and June will come the strollers and lovers. By July it will be to hot for these walkers. But there will be a core of walkers who walk for their pleasure and health that you will see throughout the year. Somehow we will know each other and there is a quiet acceptance of each other. The trail takes on a strange ownership and becomes our trail, our walk and you sort of look out for each other. All of this is mostly unspoken. I think it happens at every walking park through out the US. With the birds and animals these people add the blessings of taking a healthy walk.

These walkers can also teach you what to wear in a climate that is always changing. They wear comfortable clothes that tend to be loose. Their shoes are for comfort and walking. Over time you can see the fitness their efforts have brought them but they are comfortable with who they are. Runners have a completely different wardrobe and the age also dictates what people wear. The younger walker or runner will wear clothes that fitness people would wear. Very often they will show off what they are doing. It is nice to loose weight and fit into more variety of clothes but the regular walker through the year seems flexible in what they wear and less worried about how they appear.

You may feel you are over weight or unfit. The thought of walking may make you self conscious. Trust me for a moment but walkers do come in all shapes and sizes. You will find many walkers are just like you. Check it out for yourself. Start slowly and smaller distances and build your self up as you get into it. Walking for health is a journey that over time will give you better health and fitness. See your doctor and check on a walking program for you. Most of us can get into walking and within weeks you will be surprised the fitness level you can get. Be patient with yourself and work at it. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, dress for the weather and drink plenty of water. Take a good look at your fellow walkers and you will see they look just like you. Keep walking!