Snow Change

  I sat in the Village Hall this Saturday wondering if anyone would turn up. The weather had left many icy and treacherous paths and, surely, people would be thinking twice about going out for a walk.

  However, I had three people turn up who insisted on witnessing the delights of Walk Innovation. After a slippery start we found ourself in a field where ours were the only human footprints. It turned out to be an almost magical journey as the walk took us to exactly where we needed to go, in order to get the results.

  It didn't really surprise me that out of seemingly adverse walking conditions I witnessed my best walk yet. Although this process is far more desirable in the Summer - it's infinitely more rewarding in the Winter. After all, anyone prepared to walk their talk when everyone else stays in is clearly serious about getting results.

  My congratulations go out to those who attended. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce two regular attendees and facilitators for the next event on 21st Feb, Helen and Avess (top picture). It is my great pleasure to hand over the reigns for this event as I will be away. I am sure that anyone attending is in for a real treat.

  

Happiness is Contagious - Are you Ready to Infect Someone With It?

  Last Saturday saw another Walk Innovation event held in Shenley. Twelve people turned out to find their respective paths and walk their talk. As this method is being pioneered by the attendees of each event - there is a sense of excitement as suggestions reign in to enhance the process and add to each event.

  It never ceases to amaze me how the path we walk bears so many synchronicities to the way we talk. I observed one group on Saturday as the issue unfolded. This led us into the middle of a muddy field. However, as the questioning process led towards solutions - the path improved - as did the awareness of where we were for our leader on the walk.

  It pleases me greatly to see how people's issues can shift in just a short time. 

  I was asked during one of my events whether I felt it was self-indulgent for people to spend an hour and a half talking about themselves. It is my opinion that we owe it to ourselves - and the people we love - to talk about ourselves. When we talk about the things that cause us problems to someone who doesn't know us - we get a unique insight on the issue(s). This leads to us being happier within ourselves. Research has proved that being happy not only effects us and our family - it spreads to our friends, the friends' of our friends and the friends' of our friends' friends.

  In short - happiness is contagious.