Logan Miller
Essay 7: Cycling
for the soul (outside reading)
I
am currently reading a book called “Biking
Across America, My coast to coast adventure and the people I met along the
way.” The author, Paul Stutzman,
after losing his wife to breast cancer decided to hike the Appalachian trail in
a through hike, which he completed. And in the following years he decided a to
cycle across the US. He traveled approximately 5,000 miles and had quite a
journey along the way. One particular encounter, he was riding on Route 50 known
as the loneliest road in America, trying to avoid the feelings of loneliness
when he was able to bike with a group of bikers that was also doing a
cross-country trip. It was not until later on another road in the middle of the
night that loneliness finally caught up with him. He describes his disposition
as even unable to pray he was so lonely. He could only groan. He pedaled for
hours on end engrossed in his loneliness and reminded of his struggles. At that
point in time he only wanted to see the break of dawn. When he finally made it
to the next town and rested he viewed the map and realized he had passed
through salvation knoll. I find it amazing how intense of a roll a thing like
sunshine can play in your life. People often struggle with depression in the
winter months due to the lack of sunshine. It reminds me that often times we
are more connected with nature than we think and may even be harming ourselves
by disconnecting from it.
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