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[QUOTE="good_old_shoes, post: 1230365, member: 47112"] "Solvitur ambulando", not really a new concept, true. As someone with chronic depression, I have to say though, that there definitely is a huge difference for me between a nice walk in my area and a long distance walk on the Camino de Santiago. Both is walking outside in nature, but it is not the same, and it does not have the same effect on my depression. So, it's not just "going for a walk" for me. I often get told "but you can go hiking at home, too". Yes I can, and it helps somewhat. But it's far from being the same. It's like comparing drifting in a pool on an inflatable mattress to sailing the oceans around the world with a sailing yacht. Both are on a swimming device in the water, and both is probably nice in their own way, but they are still two completely different things. For me it is the mix of long distance, the "vibe" on the way, being outside walking all day for weeks, and the kind of people I meet while walking, that is perfect (for me!) on the Camino. I haven't found that yet on my walks at home. I enjoy them, but it is not the same. Going for shorter walks at home I feel better [I]while walking[/I]. Walking a Camino, I feel better for [I]months[/I] afterwards. Walking the Camino saved my life. Going for a walk at home definitely didn't. For others of course the experience might be completely different. Some thrive on routes where they don't meet anyone. Some get the effect I get after six weeks of walking after three days. For some, a daily twenty minutes walk around the house might be enough. I guess all I wanted to say is, I can relate to that Gronze article. Thanks for sharing. [/QUOTE]
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