Yogi: I’m used to walking slowly to be aware and find it hard to walk normally, enjoy the view and still be aware.
Sayadaw: Once there is a beautiful view, it is hard to keep your attention at your feet, but it is not about keeping your attention at your feet, it is about being mindful.
So, if you want to look at the view, look, but be aware that you’re looking at the view. Then, you can put some attention at the feet and then back to the view – aware of looking and aware of movement repeatedly.
This is how you will practice if you’re walking to work or anywhere in life – you have to look at the road sign, people on the street and where you’re going and you still want to be mindful. You just have to be aware of looking and be aware of movement repeatedly.
When we’re only aware of our feet and walking, we’ll never get used to how much more mindful we can be in a freer form – it just takes practice. So, please try.