As someone who reached adulthood prior to the proliferation of cell phone use, I have many clear and fond memories of going for long walks alone, with no digital distractions or help, no set destination, and no way for anyone to reach me. But it has been a very long time since I practiced this mode of being alone with myself. This article claims a connection between this kind of long-form, free walking, and creative thinking. I met a writer once who spoke of how integral to her practice walking is. She "writes" while walking, and only while walking. Sometimes talking into a recorder, sometimes waiting to get home to put it all on paper (or perhaps screen).
I think I need to learn how to walk again.
http://m.bbc.com/news/magazine-27186709
