Good Life Project The Life-changing Power of Daily Walks | Libby DeLana
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Dec 12, 2024 Libby DeLana, co-founder of Mechanica and author of 'Do Walk', shares her transformative journey through daily walking. She reveals how these walks became a moving meditation that not only fostered creativity but also deepened her connection to nature and self. Libby emphasizes the mental health benefits of this simple practice, contrasting it with the complexities of other routines. Her reflections inspire listeners to embrace daily walks for emotional clarity and personal growth, highlighting the profound impact of stepping outdoors.
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Reconnecting with Nature
- Libby DeLana felt fortunate but incomplete, missing a connection to nature.
- A daily morning walk became her way of reconnecting with her authentic self.
Walking in Harsh Weather
- Libby DeLana started walking even in harsh New England weather.
- She overcame her inner resistance ("Ruby Dubina") and found unexpected magic on challenging days.
Motion and Emotion
- Walking became Libby DeLana's creative time, therapist, and way to process emotions.
- Adding motion to emotions helps her understand them more deeply, like untangling a knotted ball of string.
