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Apr 13, 2006
"It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end." --Ursula K. LeGuin
A Symbolic Quest for Better Living
A dangerously obese man has captured the heart of America by walking alone across the country to lose weight and find his soul. Steve Vaught was in a car accident in which two people died, sending him into years of depression and comfort eating. Hitting 400+ pounds, he realized that he would die if he carried on. After a year and more than 2300 miles on the road, his journey has become a symbolic quest for a better way of living. In response to a $5m commercial offer, he says, 'But how much does my integrity cost? I have done this walk to get my integrity back. I am not going to sell it.'
BE THE CHANGE
The next time something is within walking distance put away your car keys, get your sneakers out, and see if it changes the way in which you experience your environment. Also, drop Steve a note of encouragement! More ...
