8 Miles in NYC
/How walking to work can help you belong
Kelsie Wilkins’ walk to work took her through the heart of Midtown Manhattan (Photo by Kelsie Wilkins)
“I had been considered a big fish in a medium-sized pond. Now, I was a crumb-sized dust particle in a sea of craziness.”
— Kelsie Wilkins
When Kelsie Wilkins moved to New York City, she quickly became overwhelmed. She was surrounded by more people than she had ever been around in her life, yet she felt an acute sense of isolation. She had never felt so alone in a crowd.
But eventually she did something that helped her belong. It began with a walk, and ended with a sense of camaraderie and connection.
On this episode, Kelsie shares her story.
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If you enjoy this story, you might like the episode “Before It’s Too Late.” It’s also about the unexpected ways we find human connection.
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