100 (Yes, Really!) Reasons to Walk

Let the journey begin! My whole body is itching to go on the road with minimal things, an epic challenge, the journey of a lifetime. Walking from Florida to California for most people may seem daunting, but I bet you have also thought of something epic that you have always wanted to do to. What is stopping you? What other dreams or wishes do you have? It is time to get off that chair and go after whatever is on your heart. You can do it!

I am so looking forward to meeting many new people and having great experiences as I embark on my plan of Walking With America! Please plan to WALK WITH ME!

Starting in April 2018, the fears will subside, and I will venture out in the world starting in Key West, FL, our southernmost city, to end in San Francisco, CA. This trek of trails and paths and streets and highways may take nearly 6 months to walk. My crew is helping me, and I am so thankful for all the support coming my way.

Many people have asked why? That got me thinking: WHY I am spending so many hours Walking With America? Why would I turn my life upside down, my family’s life, my business life, and my Tahoe life to start a trek that will be far from a walk in the park?

There is no way to describe an event of this magnitude in just one sentence or even with just ten solid reasons. The flow of interesting—and maybe a few trivial—reasons kept coming to me as I was out on the trail, you know, walking. The reasons keep coming and I could easily write 1,000, but I think we can agree that 100 is a good start!

Here are the first 100 reasons why I will be Walking With America from Florida to California starting April 1, 2018.

100 Reasons to Walk

To live my Seven Celebrations daily
To build a rock map (rocks that look like states, game while walking)
To leave a legacy
To affirm that I am good enough and smart enough
To finish my book
To build a community
To inspire people to walk
To be in nature
To get real dirty
To cleanse and hydrate
To build momentum, good things create more good things
To stop watching Netflix
To get off caffeine
To adopt a new direction in life
To enjoy the trees, where there is no judgment
To use social media less
To develop positive habits
To learn to sing
To replace old with new
To build more campfires
To be relentless, bold and audacious
To claim my greatness
To observe detail
To have magical moments
To slow down (way down)
To get stronger
To weigh less
To lessen aches and pains, time to heal naturally
To eat unusual local foods
To rid myself of tensions, worry, and stress
To feel young
To see SO many new things
To become physically flexible
To look into people’s eyes
To understand my life depends on it
To seize the day— tomorrow isn’t a guarantee!
To experience fewer rules
To smile and laugh more
To connect with spirit
To listen to bestsellers
To laugh, a lot
To be open minded
To figure out the gear
To maintain my best mindful attitude
To wake up feeling refreshed
To experience a minimalistic life
To be prepared for wild animals
To become knowledgeable about trails/maps
To build mental preparedness
To build up endurance
To get into a training mindset now
To get in tune with my body
To be flexible and spontaneous everyday
To be fearless, like yard camping
To start sweating
To be kind, help others
To trust my instincts
To appreciate what I have
To deal with others fears when they say I’m nuts.
To maybe work for money – waitressing or pulling weeds
To not have a plan
To just BE
To clear my head
To find my voice
To gain confidence and competence
To get in the best shape of my life
To become thrifty
To spread sunshine
To be seen
To gain wisdom
To think less about what I wear—I will only be wearing yellow!
To go natural
To discover new places
To make new friends
To enjoy entertainment of all varieties
To learn about me
To eat raw, some of the time
To listen to my body
To meet friends along the way
To be surprised
To have fun, fun, fun
To encourage change, rather than become stagnant
To break comfort zones
To get ready for opportunity coming my way
To face fears of the unknown
To focus on me
To focus on others
To celebrate dreams coming true
To walk for those who can’t
To communicate with people who are important
To feel rewards of this trip for years to come
To help me sleep
To improve attention/memory
To boost immune system
To think clearly
To volunteer and become more connected to humans
To bask in the sunlight
To take advantage of my youth
To learn to trust my crew

And last, the main reason for walking from Florida to California, reason #100 is to experience more PEACE and JOY—for myself and others.

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100 REASONS TO WALK

100 (Yes, Really!) Reasons to Walk