By George Throop
Washington, D.C.
I may say “mission accomplished” above; however, the original goal of the mission that brought me to the road was accomplished long ago. I left home with the intention that if the Walk could even inspire one person to make one positive change in life–to take one personal step forward–the journey would be well worth it. I’ve been told of positive changes that have been inspired by the Walk– and these changes have really helped to fuel me across the miles. Even if only to reach the random passersby who will never have a clue of my name or my message, but see my WALKING ACROSS AMERICA signs– and then choose to ponder life’s many wonderful possibilities– I’m achieving what I set out to do.
(NOTE: We first met George Throop when he passed through Crystal Beach: “Enjoy the Walk“, CBLN, January 30, 2012)
I will be meeting with some high-profile politicians + others before leaving DC, but from the very beginning, and evermore so across the miles, the focus of the mission became the many people I was coming into contact with– learning from and being inspired by them– transmitting sparks of inspiration to them, cultivating new friendships and relationships across the miles. Before I even left the Pacific Ocean to begin the eastward portion of the Walk, the Walk had easily become well worth it on so, SO many different levels– as if throwing a seed into fertile ground was simultaneously yielding a flowerbed full of flourishing results.
I have plenty more to add and to write about– and plenty more to digest before issuing a fuller “follow up.” I haven’t even seen 10% of the pics taken yesterday, much less seen/responded to most of the super-thoughtful messages people have been sending to me. Rocio, my girlfriend, created a small window of free time to join me at the end of the miles (YAY!!!), so I plan to await her Monday evening return to Atlanta before working more on updating my website and Facebook. (I still have may fun stories to share!!)
For now, I wish to thank all of you (friends new and friends known), very much, for all of your wonderful support to me across the forests, deserts, coastlines, plains, mountains, swamps, savannas, and many seasons. Thank you for the sweet song of your smiles, your positive vibes, and your well wishes across the many challenging miles of the greatest project of my life.
Strength, Love, Light, Peace & Many Blessings,
George
Read more about George and his Walk Across America on his Facebook page: www.facebook.com/georgethroop
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