Something gentle to add to your toolkit for the hard days.

You’ve probably heard of mindfulness but have you heard of an *awe walk*?

You might even be taking them already without realising…
An awe walk is a simple practice: going for a walk and intentionally noticing the world around you.
No headphones, no agenda, just slowing down and taking in the small or surprising things. The light through the trees. A flower growing through concrete. A colour you love. A moment of stillness.

Why Awe Walks Can Help with Grief

Grief can leave us feeling disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed, like our minds are racing and everything around us is a blur. On days like that, an awe walk can be a gentle way to return to your body and the present moment, even if just for ten minutes.

We often treat walking as a way to get from A to B, with podcasts in, emails open, or calls on the go. But an awe walk invites us to pause and notice.

Awe Walks and Memory

An awe walk can also be a beautiful way to remember your person.

You might walk in their favourite place, wander their garden, or simply notice things that remind you of them, a particular flower, a car they loved, a colour they wore.

Tips for Trying an Awe Walk

Choose a colour to look for as you walk
Walk a familiar route and try to see it with new eyes
Notice something that makes you smile
Focus on light, the way it hits the pavement, shines through leaves

A Note to End

An awe walk isn’t a fix. We know grief can’t be solved or tidied up with a technique. But on the hard days, it might help you feel a little more here. It’s something gentle to keep in your back pocket when you need it.

If you'd like to share anything you notice, a photo, a feeling, a moment, we’d love to see it. You’re always welcome in our Online Community.

What Is an Awe Walk?

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