This is the 11929th most frequent Russian word.
заставив
The Russian word "заставив" translates to "having forced" in English.
Here, "заставив" conveys the action of causing someone (me) to think or reflect, a typical usage in complex sentences.
Он ушёл, заставив меня задуматься о происшедшем.
He left, making me think about what happened.
In this context, "заставив" is used to indicate an indirect influence or effect of the action (writing a letter) on others.
Она написала письмо, заставив всех задуматься о её чувствах.
She wrote a letter, making everyone think about her feelings.
"Заставив" here implies an enabling or motivating factor for resuming the walk, demonstrating its versatile application in casual contexts.