The purpose of World Sauntering Day is to remind people to slow down and enjoy life as opposed to rushing through it. Easier said than done, I hear you say. Our lives tend to be busy, busy, busy with no time to ‘Smell the roses’ as the quote states.

Sauntering is a style of walking. A saunter is a slow walk which carries a cheerful attitude. Those who saunter don’t hurry. Even a short saunter can be beneficial for unwinding and thinking about our lives.

I recently read this: ‘Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while you could miss it.’ On the other hand, Noel Coward had a different view: ‘I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.’

Which ever view you feel expresses your thoughts, take a few moments to slow down, look around you and breathe.