I think the goal of taking a walk is similar to meditation -- empty out the consciousness for a while. Phones, dogs, friends talking, remembering a shopping lis

I think the goal of taking a walk is similar to meditation -- empty out the consciousness for a while. Phones, dogs, friends talking, remembering a shopping list, etc don't do this well. The passing thing probably should not be considered as a hard rule, just as a loose guideline -- "if you are walking fast enough to pass someone walking with purpose, you are probably not really idling"