A Path to Ponder
Charles Darwin had one. Charles Dickens had one. And now I have one.
I’ve always believed in the Latin phrase Solvitur Ambulando – it is solved by walking. I enjoy long walks in the countryside and find them perfect pondering opportunities.
Not only is walking good for a healthy body, it’s just as beneficial for a healthy mind. When we walk, our body releases endorphins that boost our mood, which reduces stress and anxiety. This more relaxed frame of mind improves our problem-solving skills.
Scientists sometimes refer to this as ‘transient hypofrontality’. In essence, because our brain concentrates its resources
