The way we walk
Mar 26th, 2009 by Annie
There are three women here at work who, when they walk by, make me stop and stare. It’s the way they walk with such sway and grace. It is dignified and sultry, sassy and powerful. I love this expression of the feminine—that I can be working and suddenly bowled over by the beauty of a walk.
The way I walk has been commented on. An old boyfriend used to tell me in not too gentle terms that I walked like a man—with determination, focus and speed. I felt a little picked on. But… ultimately, as is the case with all criticism, there was something to listen to in there. Since then I have been more aware of how I walk in the world and what it is I am communicating with my walk. Does it say, “Don’t bother me I am a woman on a mission” or does it say, “I am relaxed and open and have time for you.”
Anyone who has read my writing for a while, knows that I have had a rocky relationship with my feminine nature. When I was young, I did not see the benefit of being a woman. I admired the boys and men in my life and on the big screen for their courage, action, boldness and pure physicality. It took me 30 years to recognize the immense strength and beauty of the feminine. Now I try to infuse my walk with that energy. More and more I don’t need to try and the result is powerful.
How do you walk? What does it invite? What energy does it send out?
I shuffle, and stroll, sometimes i sway to a music only I can hear.
But I love to watch people walk, especially with children,
~smile~
Thank you Sorrow. I can see you now. On my best days I skip, shuffle and twirl.
I have walked a long journey. It’s been tough at times but rewarding. Every day I wake up realizing how blessed I have been even in my darkest days. It has been a gift to be a woman and to be able to give the gifts of my own blessings.
Be blessed and happy!
I feel like time is going incredibly fast and slow at the same time. The weeks/months seem to be crawling…but at the same time, I turn around on Monday and suddenly it is Sunday again
I shuffle, and stroll, sometimes i sway to a music only I can hear.
But I love to watch people walk, especially with children,
~smile~
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Lately I have been aware of standing tall when I walk. I am struggling with aging body issues, and standing tall helps me feel like a tree that reaches for light, air and water, trusting all will be given.