SHOSHIN flaneur walk & talk

On July 3rd, I was pleased to guide a slow Sunday stroll in the Mile-end of Montreal. The concept for the Flaneur walk & talk was called shoshin. A word to mean seeing life with a beginner’s mind.  Fresh eyes.  A flaneur means a stroller or one who wanders without a plan but with intention.  Combing these two concepts I strolled the streets, alleyways and parks of the urban landscapes of Montreal.

I had the great company of guest flaneur Mustafa Hacalaki. We took time to slow down, tune in, and pause to witness all the simple and ordinary moments that became extraordinary when we took the time to see its beauty.

Taking on a fresh perspective and beginner’s mind. We stayed open and curious to observe the moments as they unfolded. Inviting a child-like curiosity, we awakened our senses to live in the direct experience.

Stay tuned to when you can join me for the next creative mindful wander happening on the urban streets of Montreal and abroad this year.