This text was finalized while listening to this music.
A few weeks ago, Portugal and Spain experienced a major power outage. Funny enough, now that I am reaching the end of the month, my mind keeps lingering on those almost 24 hours that somehow keep sending me learnings and insights, which I would like to share with you.
On April 28, the lights went out. Screens went dark. Networks fell silent. For many, it was an inconvenience. For some, a crisis. But as I watched the event unfold from afar, I couldn’t help but think: perhaps the blackout wasn’t just about electricity.
Perhaps it was about energy, but a different kind.
The kind we don’t plug into a wall.
The kind we carry within us.
The energy to stay present. To be clear. To connect.
The energy to feel alive.
Because let’s be honest, most of us are running on low.
Even when the lights are on, we’re often dimmed inside. Constant noise, endless distractions, mounting pressure. Our internal circuits are overwhelmed. And we rarely notice… until something forces us to stop.
That day, as the outside world went silent, I found myself thinking about the things that truly recharge me:
My family and friends.
A simple walk.
A quiet conversation.
The sound of music, or maybe no sound at all.
Sometimes, we need a blackout to see.
To see what’s really essential.
Not just what we’ve lost, but what we’ve forgotten.
Not just what stops working, but what still holds us together.
So here’s an invitation:
Pause.
Unplug.
Go for a walk – not to arrive anywhere, but to return to yourself.
The energy you’re looking for might not come from a socket.
It might come from the sky above you.
The earth beneath you.
And the silence that reminds you, you’re still here… you can turn your day into something beautiful, your life into an unrepeatable journey , and ultimately your existence to be whole, right now, in this exact minute.
How?
Stay grounded in what truly matters, and you will immediately feel how lucky and plentiful you and your life are. If you listen carefully to the song at the top of this text (here), you will hear that:
We are born of dust and silence, we are made of ancient song
In the meantime, If you need a little nudge, look at our upcoming programs with available dates. Until our next newsletter,
Keep walking with us!
Joao Perre Viana
Founder, Walking Mentorship
Ps* The picture at the top was taken in front of the TV screen on the 28th of April when the blackout hit us.
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[23-30 August 2025] Start here
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[5-7 October] Start here
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[11-14 December] Start here
What have we been doing?
We share with you some visual highlights of our incredible experiences over the last weeks. The road to Rome, Madrid, Provence, Camino de Santiago, and the Fisherman’s Trail in Portugal. Always walking and always in nature. You can watch the videos on our YouTube channel here.
How can we walk together?
Walking Mentorship is a labor of love that helps you gain deeper insight and equips you to create a meaningful impact on your life and those around you.
How can we work together? We keep things simple by offering, Individual, Group and Corporate programs. You can also offer vouchers as a gift to the people you love. Find the best fit for you and book a call with one of our mentors.
In the meantime, keep walking with us 🚶♂️ changing the world one person at a time, one step at a time.
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