The Benefits of Walking

As we age we need to walk more! Papua New Guineans have somehow made vehicle tools of trade become a necessity that has led many down the path way of ill health. We have come to use a car as an excuse to going everywhere even short distances which have made us become so lazy. When my generation grew up walking was a normal way of everyday life. You walk to school you walk to convenience store you walk to church and sometimes even to do shopping. As our lifestyle changes we have come to make walking seen as loosing face with status and privilege. Working class citizens if seen to be walking will make others or peers raise eyebrows. Why have we allowed  vehicles take the place of good old walking which give you more life and energy and extend your living years? Here are some benefits of walking

Don’t let a vehicle take away the place of walking in your life. Sometimes leave your car and take a nice good stroll enjoy your neighborhood meet interesting people along the way and have conversations. When you walk you are not only adding more life to you but you will also touch base with real PNG. You will be able to meet everyday people understand their thoughts and mindset towards life, know what they are thinking towards current state issues and also make a lot of friendships along the way. I have done it and it has made me much more slimmer healthier and more appreciative of life. If you have been contemplating making these decisions to start walking as a form of exercise I would encourage you to do so. If you have a vehicle leave your car and go for a walk take a bus ride mingle with people and get to know people from all walks of life. As a hint if you ever decide to enter politics walking is your first step in getting to know your community and the real PNG and that is where you build your grassroots network but the greatest benefit is you will become healthier and appreciate life more and add to your living years. So make 2020 the year for walking and the rest will be history.