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Walking is a primordial and exceedingly simple human act. Yet it is not merely a means of survival; it also carries a special significance as a way of exploring and expanding the horizons of existence. As I confront the confusion within myself and this ambiguous world, walking becomes the most economical and effective remedy to quench the nomadic instinct of Homo erectus. Is there any mode of being more essential and urgent than strolling slowly around one’s humble dwelling in light attire, seeking a forest in retreat, or walking for a long time across a vast and distant land? While it is already something to be grateful for that many bodily functions operate smoothly, the ability to walk is among the greatest blessings of all.
Walking does not simply move us through space; it also pioneers the territory of thought. The wealth gained through walking endures, and such riches are worth accumulating. Walking is an intangible analgesic. Was it not by walking, and walking again, that I escaped the floods of sorrow and the valleys of life heated like a
burning grill? When mental impurities accumulate, or when a quiet joy wells up and warms the heart, I put on my sneakers and step outside. Even if I were to lose many things, as long as I could walk, I believe I could endure anything. When the time comes to conclude my living hours, though it may be an excessive wish, I hope to walk once more along a narrow path before closing my eyes. Someone once said that even the gods converse while walking. There are precious scenes hidden in this world that can only be encountered and seen by walking.
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