Today, the AWESOME is in North Carolina. By now, many of you have heard about THE WALK FOR PEACE. It’s a 2,300-mile procession of monks making their way from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., where they are expected to conclude their journey in mid-February and ask Congress to recognize Buddha’s day of birth as a federal holiday. Their Facebook account posted that they are still walking, even though the grounds are covered in white, icy sleet and snow. Some of the monks were seen carrying large umbrellas and wrapped up in large ponchos. The monks’ Facebook account writes, “We continue our journey through North Carolina. Step by step, we carry the message of peace, mindfulness, loving-kindness, and compassion forward. We are deeply grateful for the continued support and warm welcome we receive along the way.”