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    the same walk

    Every morning I’ve been waking up early and going for a walk.

    And unusually, I find myself wanting to do exactly the same walk each day.

    It takes me along little lanes and trails, bridleways and quiet country roads. Everything so quiet.

    I often feel like I’m interrupting something.

    Birds disappear into the bushes as I walk. Squirrels scramble for cover. And who knows what else is going on in there, making their hasty retreat.

    I pray. I talk to God. Sometimes I’m just quiet.

    It’s a lovely feeling knowing there’s nowhere to get to. Tomorrow morning I’ll get up and walk exactly the same way again.

    And, if I could, I think I’d just keep walking on and on and on.