Today was my forth day walking with a weighted pack. The pack was again weighted at 40 pounds. I reached a new personal best. I walked 7 miles today, marking the farthest distance I've traveled on foot. I was surprised again to find that I had the endurance to physically cover this distance with little struggle. Though, the last push (a quarter mile up hill) to make it home was quite hard. The hardest part was my back acting up. I was again surprised, however, to find that a brief break when I could no longer take it enabled me to continue for a few more miles.
All in all, the trek was fantastic. A beautiful sunset and occasional conversations with strangers make for a great day. It looks to me that my biggest obstacle at the moment is my friends and family who are worried. Thanks for caring, but please allow me the freedom I've earned.
Phylemon, You have begun a journey that will last a life time. The elements of life, spiritual, mental, physical and emotional will be tried and tested. Who you are, what you believe and who you will become will gradually unfold as each trial, peak, fear, unknown and summit is conquered. I pray God's wisdom, courage and the ability to remain steadfast in your journey now and beyond proves victorious.
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