So, what exactly is ThisMorningWalk™?
It’s a practice. A mindset. A way forward. Ultimately, it is a path.
Navigate earth,
mind + body.
Step by step.
One morning in 2011, I decided to go for a MorningWalk every day, no matter what. It quickly became the single most powerful part of my day. This book is a collection of lessons, stories, tips, and I hope, a splash of inspiration.
Praise for the book
Do Walk
“An illuminating book that powerfully conveys a simple truth: that putting one foot in front of the other is a transformative act. DeLana writes with insight, heart and wit about love, loss, work, creativity and the mysteries of being human. Do Walk is a moving and wise book about one woman’s long path toward enlightenment, that also tells a story about all of us.”
— Cheryl Strayed, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Wild
“My friend Libby shares an image and a beautiful piece of her favorite writing from all sorts of authors — some that I know and some that I discover thanks to her — every day after her morning walk. These little gems have proven to be a breadcrumb trail for my heart through this pandemic. Though we are thousands of miles apart, she makes me smile every day. And she has reminded me that my soul feels more deeply nourished outside than almost anywhere else.”
— Sophia Bush, Actress and Activist
“Who knew that a daily walk could be a transformational experience. After navigating the circumference of the earth, Libby DeLana found out and she shares inspiring stories and her best practices in this special little book. So much of the wisdom in Do Walk has stayed with me long after finishing it and I can officially say that I’m now a member of the ‘ThisMorningWalk’ club!”
— Cheryl Richardson, New York Times bestselling author of Take Time for Your Life
“Starting my #ThisMorningWalk practice. I need this. Not a workout. Not being inside my little room trying to do lunges and shit. I need movement that takes me somewhere, I need creative problem solving, I need fresh air because the double MacBook / 2 jobs life for the past 2 years has divorced me from having mental and physical space. Thanks to @parkhere, your book, finally, finally, finally did it.”
— Kimberly Harrington, author of Amateur Hour: Motherhood in Essays, Swear Words, But You Seemed So Happy, and many hysterical essays for McSweeny’s
“Do Walk is a refreshing reminder that daily exercise isn’t so much about sweat and exertion as it is about commitment and exploration, of nature and of self. DeLana’s evocative prose allows us to walk next to her, passing through the seasons of life. This book helped me examine parts of my life, but more than anything, it made me want to lace up and head outside to search for a new path of my own.”
— Charlie Engle, author of Running Man: A Memoir
“Since Monday, I've been waking up around 6:30 AM for a morning walk. A budding meditation practice, of sorts, inspired by author and daily walker Libby DeLana. Her book Do/Walk wildly impacted my life and has inspired me to make some changes. I feel incredible about the choice and the commitment I've made to myself to get up and walk—no matter what. It's only day three, but if you knew how much of a morning person I am NOT, you'd understand that this is a big deal. I would've never thought that I'd find gratitude in walking.”
— Alex Elle, writer, facilitator, coach
Campovida Conversation, ThisMorningWalk™ event hosted by Anna Beuselinck at Campovida, in Hopland, CA
to celebrate the launch of Do Walk with NYT bestselling author Cheryl Strayed, in support of the BlinkNow Foundation.
Photos by the talented Sage Bennett. 9.11.2021. View more photos from this special day here.
Instagram @thismorningwalk
Post your own MorningWalk photos with the hashtag #ThisMorningWalk
ThisMorningWalk™ on Spotify
For those mornings when you need an extra splash of motivation to get out the door, this playlist is for you. Let’s listen together.