You will need:
- Map of the area where you walk, bike or hike. What if you can’t get out or if you have mobility challenges? Indoor spaces aver very mappable, wheter it’s an indoor shopping mall or your own home. The exercise of mapping out space where you live can also be very handy for clearing paths, removing tripping hazards, and becoming aware of sharp corners on furniture.
- Blue (for inner peace) and/or purple (for enlightenment) markers. I prefer highlighters so that I can see and read the map details even when I’ve colored over htem. You can also substitute other colors depending on what you want to do: red for vitality and high energy, yellow for inner joy, orange for creativity, green for healing, etc.
- Mantra that supports your goals.
Log in to Google Maps or your favorite online service to create a map of your route. Trace your finger along the route; take note of cross streets, changes in terrain, and landmarks.
Trace the route with the blue or purple marker, visualizing yourself moving along it safely and at a comfortable pace. Write your mantra out along your route. Keep it simple – one line or less so that you can remember it wihtout having to refer to it. When you’re physically moving along the route, it will help you focus and clear your mind.
Just as with the Map for Safe Travel, roll it up. Store it in the shoes you’ll use when you visit your route. You can keep the map with you, of course, but storing it in the shoes you’ll be wearing is like charging a battery.
This mapping exercise can also be used for trips to the grocery store. Perhaps teh store is where you find you can be most mobile. Many supermarkets have their aisles mapped out online or provide paper copies that show where everything is. Try mapping the aisles where you will just be walking in green and those where you wil stop and shop in red.
Adana Luna 