What does it mean to “walk with wonder?”
Is it a question you have ever considered? Or, perhaps it is your customary way of interacting with the world around you. For most of us who are no longer living inside the bodies of children, I think, living with wonder takes a bit of effort. Or, more aptly put, a fair amount of surrender. It is a mindful act of welcoming the magic of life back into our awareness.
In February, as part of a 4-day a yoga and book club series of events based upon the lessons from my middle grade metaphysical fantasy book, The Labyrinth, I will be guiding a “walk with wonder” at a local hiking spot. This idea has been playing around inside of my mind for some time now. And, as many of you who read my blog on a regular basis will know, it is not a concept that is foreign to who I am. I am an adventurer my nature, and love nothing better than getting outside and exploring the magic it has to offer up.
I can’t say that every moment I spend in nature is an opening to wonder, but when I allow that conscious, mindful surrendering to occur, I am never disappointed. Sometimes the results are familiar, sometimes they are a surprise. You never quite know what you are going to encounter with your senses when they are tuned to the world around you.
And so, as I thought about what it means to “walk with wonder,” I found myself scrolling through some of the photos I have taken during my walks over the last few years. Finding, you might say, the proof in the pictures. You don’t need a camera to capture the wonder around you, you merely need a willing heart. Sometimes, in fact, the camera is a distraction. To fully walk in wonder, it is probably better left at home, or in your pocket if it’s attached to your phone.
Nonetheless, here are a few things you might find when you walk with wonder:
The Light Behind the Story 
Love it. And discovery! I think that is why people love walking at the beaches, it brings them back to the younger years and childlike thoughts!
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For sure! I’m still that “kid” who pans the coastline for treasures. 😁
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These are wonderful photos Alethea and reminders about walking with wonder. I try to walk with wonder in nature and usually can find something. I wish I could live in that state!
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It would be a nice state to live in permanently…but not so easy to do in this world. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos 🙂
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Yes, hard to stay in that state, but I’ve had periods with a lot of wonder and joy.
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Alethea, the photographs are gorgeous; and now, I feel the delight of wonder within me!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Ka 💕
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Beautiful pictures, Alethea, thank you so much for sharing them 🙂
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Thank you, Alison. I’m glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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Thank you for this wonderful post! There’s so much beauty to see, feel, hear, smell, and taste in the natural world. Even walking in my backyard can be an adventure when I take the time.
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Thank you, JoAnna, I’m so glad you can relate to it.
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Breath Taking, truly Joy and Wonder
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❤️
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