York, Nebraska
First Steps: Second Half
There we were, Hayagriva and I, taking the
first of steps on the second half of the U.S. walk. I had finished the first half from New York
to six miles west of Seward, Nebraska last summer. Now I’m reconvening with support from
Hayagriva and Marshall.
It was 4:38 a.m. when we took those first
steps on Highway 34. One motorist passed
by us and he or she phoned the police about a couple of guys in orange jump
suits. This alerted the police to come
as quickly as possible. The officer, a
tall, young constable, asked us to stay where we were when he got out of his
vehicle. He was friendly enough with his
questions. We told him we’re just taking
a walk to San Francisco. We proceeded on,
and so did he with his duty.
Hayagriva and Marshall are new to my
routine, but they’ve adapted quickly.
Together we walk, or drive, and chant and from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., the
boys go to the local town and inform media of our project. They had instant success with Emily from “The
Seward Independent.”
“Let’s go!” she said; so off she drove with
a body guard behind her, in a separate vehicle, to meet me on the road for an
interview.
By that time I had already met Chad and
son, O’Ryan, who stopped their Toyota truck to ask, “What’s your story?” So, I gave it.
“I’m walking the US to encourage a walking
culture—meditation and introspection.”
“Do you believe in reincarnation?”
“Sure, the Creator gives everyone a second
chance to address the demons inside,” I said, to which he nodded.
The city of York also responded well. Steve of the “York News Times” took an
interview “tout de suite.” He was great!
May the Source be with you!
21 mi
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