Being a philosopher isn’t always easy—just ask Socrates, Hypatia of Alexandria, or Jean-Jacques Rousseau. But what if I told you that sometimes, philosophy really is just a walk in the park? Literally. A little over a year ago, stuck in a loop of work, TV, and bad eating habits, I decided something had to change. What started as a simple daily goal to walk 10,000 steps turned into the most unexpectedly philosophical habit of my life. Somewhere between those morning walks and countless steps, I stumbled not just into better health, but into Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, and hours of reflection I didn’t know I needed. It turns out, some of the greatest minds in philosophy—Aristotle, Plato—valued walking just as much. Because walking isn’t just about moving your body; it’s about making space for your mind. Read on to find out how walking quite literally changed my life—and why it might just change yours too.