Recently I did something different, I went for a 12-hour walk. The idea came from an audio-book Steve recommended, the 12-Hour Walk by Colin O’Brady. Basically, you unplug and walk for 12-hours, spending the day with yourself in silence. It’s a great way to soul search and reflect on your life.

Steve and I did our walks on the same day, but separately. I left the house at 6 am and headed toward a nearby park, North Park. My very first revelation of the day was the realization that North Park isn’t as close to my house as I thought. It took me about 2 hours to walk vs the usual 10-15 minute drive. Which was totally fine as I had 12 hours to walk.

Upon reaching North Park, I started out walking on the many roads that cross through the park. After about 3 hours, I decided to head into the woods and hike the many trails. I spent most of the rest of the day on the trails only switching back to the roads when it was time to head home.

It was a beautiful day. I enjoyed being outdoors, watching the sunrise, and listening to the birds sing. I saw lots of beautiful flowers, colorful birds, and wildlife including a doe with two fawns. I also found many lost items on the trails like hats and glasses. The best discoveries were old buildings and a bathtub with a spring flowing into it complete with rubber ducks.

The 12 hour walk was an amazing wonderful experience. I came home feeling rejuvenated and grateful for everything in life. I highly recommend you unplug and go outdoors alone on your own 12-hour walk.