I walk to think and feel at the same time.
In a small space, I pace. On the phone with a collaborator, I clock steps between rooms as we work out the right course of action. Often, it turns into yoga or dance, stretching and twisting according to the stuff we discuss. Deep breathing when the whole of it needs a pause, holding commentary when my chat partner is onto something good.
One aim for my practice in the new year is to get a short walk in nearly every day, with ample room in my schedule to hike and dance.
I often mention ‘pace of trust’ as a way we all catch a flow together around purpose and power. It sounds nice, but it helps to take the idea around the block. Warm-ups, sore muscles, bad air quality, poor attendance — all factors that affect pacing on any kind of trek.
The social studio makes me sit for a few hours at a time. That’s nice, too. I did mow through my notes last week. Working my way through the slides, the creative tensions are brewing. Maybe they are for you, too.
The Completing and Creating process is about spending a little extra time working it out. Walking is one way I catch my own pacing — and pause as needed.
Anne L'Ecuyer 