Mindful Miles
Movement. Joy. Reflection.
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The weather is undeniably turning, and some days, it feels like the whole world has a heavy sweater on. It’s easy to let that general autumn mood start weighing down your spirit. But that is precisely why I strap on my shoes and head out. The secret power of the Mindful Mile isn’t just the…
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Today, my Mindful Mile was supposed to be all about the beautiful decline of the year—the crunch of leaves, the rust and amber blanketing the ground. I was completely focused on the floor, admiring the rich, multi-layered canvas of autumn colors. But then, my eye simply caught a hue too different to ignore. I looked…
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On my walk today, I found a beautiful, vivid red mushroom—the first I’ve ever seen on this path! I snapped a quick picture, but immediately noticed a chunk had clearly been bitten out. Who was the forest bandit? A squirrel? A mysterious woodland creature? I walked the same path later with the girls, and when…
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You know how much I love my daily Mindful Mile, but the other day, it turned into something even better. I was out walking with my friends, Sarah, Liam, and Chloe, and as we chatted, we stumbled onto a hilarious topic: the wildest, most unsolicited advice strangers have ever dished out to us on our…
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Recently, as I laced up my shoes for my Mindful Mile, I was instantly reminded of the internal weather reports I used to battle years ago. This was back when I was juggling a demanding university schedule and a part-time job, where limited work hours meant limited pay. I was living in a self-contained apartment…
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I recently remembered a conversation with a colleague years ago. She was a traveler who proudly collected the ocean, one tiny jar of seawater at a time, from every coast she visited. I thought it was the most wonderfully eccentric hobby. Fast forward to my Mindful Miles journey, and I realize I’ve developed an equally…
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For months now, my step target has been my unwavering badge of honor. Since embracing “mindful miles,” I hit that goal every single day—it’s the one thing I could always count on. But yesterday, my routine hit a wall. A nasty concoction of lower back pain, a nagging migraine, a sore arm, and chest discomfort…
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It’s a truth universally acknowledged in the parent-of-a-teenager sphere that a spontaneous invitation from your child is rarer and more precious than gold. My son, usually either sprinting to the park for an aggressive game of football or utterly glued to his gaming tab, doesn’t often initiate “us time.” So when he does, it feels…
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The school pickup today wasn’t met with sunshine; it was cool and cloudy, the kind of day that encourages movement. So, my girls and I made a quick detour to the park to squeeze in a few mindful moments before heading home. But our park visit started with a small, familiar heartbreak. My younger daughter…
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The walk home from school today started with a negotiation: “Mum,” my older daughter asked, all casual, “can we take our bikes to school sometimes?” Before I could answer, she quickly added, “Oh, you don’t need to answer now, just think about it!”” Sure, honey! It’s fine if you want to take your bikes!” I…
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