Slower. Slower. In fact, try moseying around. It's World Sauntering Day on June 19th. The day contrasts the jogging that has been devoted to jogging and encourages people to stroll, ramble, and wander...
Sauntering is a mode of walking. A saunter is a slow walk with a cheerful mood. Many that saunter don't hurry don't hurry. They absorb the wonders of nature and observe 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 been a long time. There is no timetable.
Excellent saunters can be found on a wooded path or a beach. They provide visual and auditory stimulation while still allowing the mind to wander. On a lazy afternoon, Tranquil city parks have a multitude of people watching opportunities, as well as heated benches and scenic views to ponder on a lazy afternoon.
Henry David Thoreau or John Burroughs, two famous saunters, would have the windrow of an open field leading to nowhere.
Step out the back door or take a break on your lunch break. Or in the park, stroll down a quiet lane or in the park. Saunter down to your new bookstore. Relaxation takes in the view, the people, the scenery. To post on social media, use the hashtag #WorldSaunteringDay to tag others.
History
After jogging began to rise in importance, W.T. Rave established World Sauntering Day in 1979.. He wanted people to relax and enjoy the world around them. While vacationing at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan, he suggested it. He's been to him. The hotel's world's longest porch, at 660 feet, was certainly a good sauntering spot for inspiration.
