Happy People Walk Downtown Just Because: How to Learn to Live Slowly

There is an entire science of mindful wandering, and—believe it or not—it can open your life from a new angle. We spend very little time on conscious walks that can be turned into a daily encounter with beauty. When you come home from work, have you tried choosing a different route to learn your neighborhood again and get new impressions? And if you’re in another country—do you look around on the way to a restaurant you found on TripAdvisor? Long ago, promenaders were wealthy Frenchmen—and only men. Today, people of any nationality and income level can give in to this temptation. With mindful walks, you’ll learn how, by changing everyday routine, to improve inner calm, cope with stress at work, and build deeper connections with friends and new acquaintances. “Happy people wander around the city just like that”—this will set you free, elevate your creative potential to a new level, and give you a richer, fuller life.