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[QUOTE="lynnejohn, post: 48825, member: 578"] Hello Hilda - Bless you for your openness in sharing your fears with us. This proves you already are a woman of courage. I have walked several caminos and constantly dream of them in anticipation for the next one. Some dreams are of reliving the wonderful days and nights on the Way, and other dreams are of the beginning of the camino where I am always hypervigilant about my feet - Were blisters starting? Did they hurt? Worrying about other creature comforts is also part of that beginning section. The thing is, the worrying part sort of ended after the first week. After that, there is a natural rhythm that sort of takes over that doesn't involve a lot of thinking. Walking, eating, finding a bed, shopping for food - becomes a kind of reflex every day. I think this is what allows your mind and spirit to be open to the gifts of the camino without worrying about the chores of the day. So I think just take care of everything you need for about the first week or so, but try to cultivate some relationships with other peregrinos as well. Even on days that you feel really crummy or sad, being with others will help you feel stronger. You are bigger than your fears. Acknowledge them, but don't let them take you over. The camino, and other peregrinos will do the rest. I feel the same as Andy - the Camino is the hardest thing I've ever done, but I would never give it up for anything in the world. It did make me a better, stronger person. And it can for you too. With warm, positive and supportive thoughts, lynne [/QUOTE]
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