Finding joy in walking

March 2024

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Photo: Sue Lovatt
We asked participants what brings them joy on their walks. You might be surprised at what we found. “Usually the little things. A flower, a bird, an insect … And sometimes big things like a stunning vista or a goal achieved.”– Sue Lovatt “I love the freedom that walking gives to my mind. I find […]

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