My friend always had a unique way of walking around in which he walks steadily at a pace of about 1.3 steps per second.
It’s a way of walking that is obviously automatic and leisurely, as casual and easy as if he’s not walking at all. It’s only a tiny bit slower than typical walking speed.
I’ve always found myself thinking about how my friend walks. The slow pace really reminds you that you are not obligated to be a dust particle in the world, needing to arrive at specific destinations using all your effort. There is no expectation for you to walk faster than others, or to maintain your speed across different environments.
In a broad sense, it makes you feel steady, like you are exactly where you need to be right now.