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June 19 marks World Walking Day (Image: Shutterstock)
World Walk Day is meant to serve as a reminder for everyone to take a break from their hectic schedule, adopt a slower pace, and fully engage in the moment at hand.
June 19 marks World Walking Day. The goal is to urge people to relax and appreciate life instead of rushing through it. The day counteracts the emphasis on running by encouraging people to walk, wander and wander.
We often find ourselves rushing even the most basic activities, such as daily walks, due to our fast-paced lifestyles and perpetually hectic schedules, which make time seem to fly by. World Walking Day deviates from this trend by urging people around the world to take a leisurely walk and slow down.
This day is meant to serve as a reminder for everyone to take a break from their hectic schedule, adopt a slower pace, and engage fully in the current moment.
The idea of strolling is based on the art of taking a casual walk.
World Walking Day 2024 Quotes
- “An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” -Henry David Thoreau
- “Nothing like a night walk to give you ideas.” – J.K. Rowling
- “After a day of walking, everything has double its usual value.” —George Macauley Trevelyan.
- “I just went out for a walk and finally decided to stay outside until sunset, because I discovered that going out was really going in.” -John Muir
- “The sum of the whole is this: walk and be happy; walk and be healthy. The best way to lengthen our days is to walk steadily and with purpose.” -Charles Dickens
- “Happy is the person who has acquired the love of walking for himself!” – WJ Holland
- “Thoughts arise clearly as one walks.” –Thomas Mann
- “Good walking leaves no traces.” – Lao Tse
- “Walking: the oldest exercise and still the best modern exercise.” –Carrie Latet
- “When real people fall in life, they get up and keep walking.” – Sara Jessica Parker
History of World Walk Day
WT Rabe came up with the idea for World Walking Day in 1979 while working at the Grand Hotel on Michigan's Mackinac Island. Rabe established the idea of this day to encourage people to slow down and take things easy as a reaction to the growing popularity of the running trend in the United States around the 1970s.
Recognizing the value of adopting a slower pace in the face of the dominant fast-paced lifestyle, Rabe instituted walking rules for the celebration of this day. He urged people to walk rather than rush to relax and savor the moment. Rabe suggests that walking can involve taking long walks with a dog and dressing comfortably to facilitate a more relaxed and enjoyable experience.
Importance of World Walking Day
The day emphasizes the value of taking breaks in our daily routines. It promotes leisurely strolls while enjoying the splendor of the natural world. While people are tired of crowded cities and congested roads, strolling makes for a peaceful and relaxing walk. A 10-minute break can also be good when you have a long and demanding schedule.
