Thoughts in the Car

Walking and well-being talks about the benefits of walking and how to make it a habit. Studies have shown that it’s heart smart and lowers stress hormones known as cortisol.

The role of community talks about getting involved with likeminded people. Sometimes there are folks that inspire you just as much as you inspire them. There are many ways to form community with your actions and be acknowledged.

Unexpected lessons talks about what I’ve learned along the way. The journey has been beneficial in every aspect of my understanding pertaining to the walks and the writing mission.

The history beneath your feet talks about what the green spaces were long ago before they became parks. One was a railroad town, another where native Americans dwelled, and even a place where soldiers marched for the confederacy. These are just a few of the many trails that I frequent.

Writing on the go talks about being creativity with writing prompts as you get your steps in.

The soundtrack of the journey talks about how your playlist can influence your train of thought. It can help to shape a piece of work that you’re writing. Sometimes the best soundtrack is no soundtrack at all. Rhythm can be cultivated by a playlist or nature itself. All of it can inspire your creativity.

Cultural insights talks about all that you experience on a walking regimen. The landscape, neighborhoods, and dynamic of the people. It’s beneficial in more ways than one.

Walking as a form of meditation is transformative when it comes to centering your focus. It helps to improve your creativity.

Milestones and reflections talks about the last twelve weeks of progress on my walking and writing journey.

The writer’s notebook talks about how I capture the gems that become parts of my written works. It doesn’t have to be pen to paper all the time. It’s a collection of moments, video, voice recordings, etc.

Overcoming obstacles talks are the issues you have face to reach the goal necessary to free your creative thinking and improve your wellbeing.

The role of routine talks about how your walking rituals are beneficial to relax and open your mind.

Unexpected encounters talks about the people I have met while walking on trails. Engaging with others is motivational and inspirational as we set out on a walking journey. Some of the most satisfying walks happen when you engage with the people you happen to encounter.

Connecting with nature talks about we need to appreciate share our ecosystem with plants and animals to find balance, and increase our creativity to enhance our creativity.

Art of solitude talks about how you can become in tune with yourself, your thoughts, and creativity through moments of solitude.

Stories from the trail talks about how walking can open up your mind to the possibilities around you.

Walking and creativity talks about how walking fuels your inspiration to be creative.

Lessons from the first mile talks about the self-discovery from a walking journey that fuels creativity and perseverance.

Prepare for the walk talks about the necessity of planning, gear, and mindset to unlock creativity during your journey.

The power of walking is about what we get out of the activity and how it boosts creativity.

New year, new focus. It’s a walking and writing journey in 2025. Let’s start with the walking for good health and inspiration.