A trend on TikTok challenges younger generations to take a “silent walk”—without cell phones, headphones, or any conversation.
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For older individuals, it might seem ridiculous, but for younger people who have grown up surrounded by technology, being outside without a cell phone, unable to access messages or listen to music, can be quite challenging.
A TikTok trend reveals how true this is. The “silent walk” has sparked debates on social media by proposing an activity that doesn’t involve or allow the use of technology, and it has shown how, for younger generations, this can be considered a real challenge.
The concept is simple: you go for a walk without bringing anything that could distract you from what really matters: nature, people, the movement around you, and even your own thoughts.
In today’s world, especially in big cities where we deal with noise, traffic, pollution, and are connected to the internet all day, spending a few minutes walking in silence and without other distractions can be an important exercise.
For many, the idea of being disconnected might even cause anxiety, but for those who have lived in a world without social media, 24-hour distractions, and only a few TV channels, being without a cell phone can be a relief.
Comments from internet users about the “silent walk” reflect what different generations think about this trend. “This used to be the norm about 20 years ago,” said one; “It’s not a ‘silent walk,’ it’s just a walk,” commented another, making it clear that they were not impressed with the “challenge.”
Others, however, found the trend inspiring. “It really changed my ‘life,'” commented one TikToker; “I feel safer without music! And more connected with what I’m doing, nature, the sounds—it’s beautiful,” celebrated another.
One of the posts on the social network explains the benefits that the activity offers: “It might seem boring and even anxiety-inducing, but it’s actually a great way to tune in with what’s happening in your body and improve your mental health.”
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