Our hiking group used to stop and really look at things but now everyone just powers through to hit mileage goals and post photos. I miss when we'd sit by streams and talk about what we were seeing but suggesting we slow down feels like I'm ruining everyone's workout.
More people experience this than they realize.
The group has shifted from walking as exploration to walking as achievement, and you're grieving the loss of shared wonder.
“Where Are You with Walking — a philosophy of?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.