Walking Meditation

Some days, all the time I have for meditation is the trip back and forth to the bathroom or breakroom down a long hall in the building I work in.

A co-worker once commented that I always look so calm when she sees me walking through the office, even though she knows I'm very busy and have a lot going on. That was quite the positive feedback for me. Walking through the office is my greatest opportunity to be mindful and to feel compassion for the people I see as I am walking. It really is an excellent time to practice and I make the best effort I can. I feel the coolness of my breath and feel the pressure on my feet, and keep a slight smile on my face as I pass and interact with people at doorways. I can feel the space in the hallway, in the rooms I walk through, and in my mind. There is no need to think about what tasks I was just working on. That was already seconds ago in the past. No need to think about what tasks I need to get done. Right now I'm just walking. Walking and noticing people and remembering that we all have suffering in our lives. May we all be free from suffering.