When you walk with no shoes, you are immediately invited to presence. Each step is different. Each step is vital. Each step is dynamic.

Not all mileage on life’s many road trips is equal, nor are all distances even perceptible. While some of our journeys beg for acknowledgement, others we prefer to travel under (emotional) cover.

The thing about ThisMorningWalk is that it is like some of the harder moments in life. A headwind in life leaves you feeling vulnerable, ungrounded, and exposed. It requires determination, and a unwavering belief in yourself in order to make it.

I am often asked, “How do you do it every day? Where do you find the momentum?” I must admit that on that first walk years ago, I had no idea that I would still be walking every day.

So, what does it take to get started and walk regularly? Well, one of the wonderful things about walking is there isn’t much you need to purchase. A good pair of walking boots or running shoes is the only essential element. What else you need may depend on where in the world you’ll be walking and how changeable the weather is. Here are a few things to consider when building a daily walking practice.