[Shrine Walk] The Secret to Feeling a Little Peace During Your Visit

Good morning, this is Mackie.

At Izumo Taisha in the morning, touching the cool air,
makes my body feel like it's waking up somehow.

Every time I step on the stone pavement,
when I notice the light sensation echoing through the soles of my feet,
my back naturally straightens and my breathing becomes a little deeper.

When I listen to the wind passing through the trees and the birds singing, the tension in my body gently fades away, and my heart relaxes.

The people around me aren't in a hurry either,
and they walk at a leisurely pace.

Matching that atmosphere,
I feel relieved knowing I don't have to push myself.

Even if there are people walking while looking at their phones,
it doesn't really bother me, and I can savor the quiet morning time.

The soles of my feet, my back, the opening of my chest... just by noticing these small physical sensations,
my body in the morning is quickly brought into balance.

It feels like the noise of daily life recedes a little,
and while walking, I can think, 'I was able to take a little care of my body today.'

These small physical realizations can be achieved just by walking.

Even if it's just a few minutes in the morning,
if you make an effort to spend time relaxing your body and mind,
it feels like the day begins a little more gently.

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