This week, I walked 40 kilometers in the heat, visited my favorite zoo, got a nasty blister, and accidentally outlined three new books. All while talking to myself.

That’s the power of walking. It doesn’t just move your legs—it unclutters your mind. When I walk, I stop performing. I start creating. No timer. No to-do list. Just me, the trees, and a brain full of stories that won’t shut up.

But then I come home… and the temptation hits. I post a story on Substack and immediately want to check:
“Did anyone see it?”
“Why hasn’t anyone commented?”
“Was it good? Was I good?”

It’s a trap. (Cue General Akbar.)

In this episode, I share:

how meerkats reminded me of community

why I’m learning to treat likes as gifts, not fuel

the difference between writing and performing

what God’s infinite galaxies taught me about creating with abundance

And yes, I also talk about penguins politely taking turns to dive into a pool.