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  • Genre:SELF-HELP
  • SubGenre:Personal Growth / General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:240
  • eBook ISBN:9798350983562
  • Paperback ISBN:9798350983555

Way Of The Wandering Monk

Walking Home

by Jeremy Schulz

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Overview
Way of the Wandering Monk: Walking Home is the true story of one man's epic 3,100-mile walk across America—a journey of loss, faith, renewal, and rediscovery. Jeremy Schulz, a professional drummer turned wandering monk, gave up everything—his career, possessions, and sense of direction—and set off on foot across unfamiliar landscapes, searching for meaning and purpose. What began as a quest for answers soon became an odyssey of self-discovery, shaped by near-death experiences, including falling from a 40-foot cliff and being lost in the wilderness. It was during one of these harrowing moments—alone in the Oklahoma panhandle—that Schulz experienced a profound spiritual awakening. In his darkest hour, he found God and a renewed sense of faith that guided him forward and revealed his true calling: to transform lives and impact communities. Along the way, Schulz encountered both the kindness of strangers and the raw isolation of the wilderness. Each step reflected the rhythm of his heart, teaching him that the journey was never about reaching a destination—it was about coming home to his truest self. Way of the Wandering Monk offers readers an inspiring reminder that life's greatest transformations happen not in what we achieve but in the steps we take along the way. It shows that, through faith, resilience, and purpose, we can all discover the power of feeling truly alive.
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Way of the Wandering Monk: Walking Home is the true story of one man's extraordinary 3,100-mile walk across America—a journey of loss, transformation, and rediscovery. Jeremy Schulz, a professional drummer turned wandering monk, gave up everything—his drumming career, his NYC apartment, and all his possessions—to set off on foot in search of meaning. What started as a quest for answers became a life-changing odyssey shaped by grueling challenges, profound self-discovery, and the kindness of strangers along the way. Throughout the journey, Schulz faced harrowing near-death experiences. Early on, he fell 40 feet off a cliff, narrowly surviving the fall. He was caught in flash floods, lost in the dense Shawnee National Forest, and surrounded by coyotes on the barren dirt roads of the Oklahoma panhandle. Each day on the road tested his resilience—walking for hours through scorching heat, relentless storms, and complete isolation. The wilderness stripped away every layer of comfort, forcing him to confront his fears, doubts, and weaknesses. In Oklahoma, Schulz reached his lowest point. Lost, exhausted, and broken, he wondered if he had the strength to continue. It was there, in the silence of the open plains, that he experienced a powerful spiritual awakening. After surrendering to faith, he felt God's presence guiding him forward, giving him the strength to keep moving. That moment marked a turning point—his walk was no longer about reaching the end but about finding himself along the way. With every step, Schulz rediscovered his sense of purpose and connected with a higher calling. The challenges were relentless, but so was the kindness he encountered. Strangers opened their homes, provided meals, and offered encouragement, reminding him that even in a divided world, people are more united than different. Families followed his journey online, cheering him on and leaving notes and gifts along his route. The kindness he experienced reaffirmed his belief in the goodness of people and the power of community. Walking became more than just a physical act—it became a form of meditation. The rhythmic pulse of each step mirrored the beat of his own heart, reconnecting him to his passion and purpose. Through the harsh wilderness and long days of solitude, Schulz shed the burdens of his past and found freedom in the simplicity of movement. With every mile, he embraced a new identity—the man he was always meant to be. By the time Schulz reached the Sundial Bridge in Redding, California, he knew the journey had only just begun. He had discovered his true calling: to transform lives and impact communities through drumming, fitness, and personal growth. Inspired by the lessons he learned on the road, Schulz went on to build a thriving drum school from scratch, using drumming as a tool to foster connection, empowerment, and transformation. At 51 years old, he also transformed his body through bodybuilding, proving that with relentless purpose, anything is possible. Way of the Wandering Monk: Walking Home is more than a travel memoir—it's a story of resilience, faith, and personal transformation. It's a reminder that the most profound changes happen not when we reach a destination, but in the steps we take along the way. Schulz's journey shows that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope. Through every challenge, the road provides—and when we walk with faith and purpose, we find our way home.
About the author
Jeremy Schulz is a professional drummer with over 25 years of experience and a highly sought-after drum teacher for the past 20 years. After years of touring the world, performing, and sharing his love for music, Jeremy made a life-changing decision to walk away from it all in search of deeper meaning and purpose. On April 22, 2019, he stepped off the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City and embarked on a 3,100-mile walk across America, from NYC to the Sundial Bridge in Redding, California—his hometown. This transformative journey forever changed his life. Following his epic walk across America, Jeremy built Beats From The Core Drum School from the ground up, creating a thriving community-based music school with a mission to impact lives and uplift communities through the power of music. Alongside his work as a drummer, Jeremy also transformed his body through bodybuilding at the age of 51. He now channels his passion for fitness and personal growth into coaching, offering online fitness and elite mindset coaching, where he helps adults become the best version of themselves, both physically and mentally. Jeremy's debut book, Way of the Wandering Monk: Walking Home, is a profound tale of loss, discovery, and renewal, chronicling his journey of self-discovery on foot across America. Through the raw isolation of the wilderness and the kindness of strangers, Jeremy—known as The Wandering Monk—finds a deeper sense of purpose, ultimately discovering what it truly means to feel alive. Jeremy's work—whether through drumming, fitness coaching, or writing—aims to inspire others to find their own paths toward transformation and purpose, leading with passion, resilience, and the unwavering belief in the power of self-discovery.

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