Walk on grass

While driving to my client’s new home for a training session last week, he texted to say he was running late. Pulling up to the house, my attention was drawn to the large, plush, and well-manicured lawn. Shutting off the engine, “Walk on grass” came to my mind.

This expression has come to prominence in the last few years, and encourages us to get off our screens, take a break from our hectic lives, and spend time outdoors.

Gazing at the lawn, I heard it again—“Walk on grass.” It struck me that it had likely been decades since I’d felt grass under my bare feet, and I was clearly being prompted to change that.

I got out of the car, pulled off my shoes and socks, and stepped onto the lawn. The cool, tickling sensation of the grass confirmed that it had indeed been a long time.

Walking at a leisurely pace, my breathing slowed, my shoulders relaxed, and I felt present. The feet have thousands of nerve endings that send sensory information to the brain, and mine was telling me, “This is good.”

My client arrived a few minutes later, and as I put on my shoes, I not only appreciated the enjoyment of my stroll but also that I had listened to my inner voice instead of sitting in my car checking emails.

We’ve all been subtly nudged by our inner voice, which could be called guidance, to take a particular action. Maybe it’s to phone someone or do something special for them, start a project we’ve been thinking about, or even walk on grass.

Actively listening for and following the prompts of my inner voice is a work in progress that requires plenty of patience and mindfulness, but who couldn’t use more of those? I believe that when we’re prompted to take action, it's both for our benefit and for others, as well.

What are your thoughts? Whether you’re practiced at tuning in to your guidance, or if it’s more of a challenge, I’d love to hear how this concept lands with you.