In walking meditation, our bodies themselves teach us the value of attentiveness to the present moment. When we slow down our walking, we may make some important connections. Letting our weight linger on the back foot when we should have our balance completely on the front one might remind us of what it feels like to cling to past resentments and regrets. On the other hand, if we think primarily of the next step rather than the one we are on, we will miss the satisfaction of being totally in balance on one foot. How often we do that with time itself, as we rush through our days without pausing to savor the goodness of the life God has given us. "Take time!" walking meditation tells us. Enjoy the rhythm of life intended for human nature, in which each moment is to be savored. "Now" is a holy word; it is in the present moment, no matter what its content of grief or joy, that God is found.
— Nancy Roth, Spiritual Exercises