1000 Miles

 Yesterday, I achieved my ongoing goal of reaching 1000 miles of walking/running. Anybody who knows me knows that I have been walking with an app called Charity Miles, in which they donate 25 cents for each mile walked or run to about 20 different charities.

I have raised over $250 for some of the charities. In total, I have raised money to feed hundreds of people around the world, along with raising money for research for various diseases. Some of my favorite charities donate eyeglasses and shoes to children in need. I have walked for Habitat for Humanity and the Special Olympics as well.

There are no words to describe how much it means to me to be blessed enough to be able to walk and run for charities anywhere I want, all the time. It doesn't take much to walk a few miles and through doing that, I am able to bless many people.

If I can make a small difference in the lives of others, my life has been meaningful.

I started walking with Charity Miles after I was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. I wanted something that would help me deal with the disorders. It started out as a coping mechanism, but as I realized how much walking helped others too, I made the goal to walk 1000 miles. I believe that walking has helped me to maintain my mental health enough to be 9 and a half months out of the hospital.

For now, my next goal is 2500 miles, which may take a few years. But I will achieve it.