Tumbleweed
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances (2013)
Hello everyone new and old.
When walking the Camino, I prayed everyday for forgiveness from anything I might have done or said that could have been offensive to someone or if I lost my patience or, well you get the picture. I wasn't able to ask the people involved for forgiveness because they could have been such brief encounters that once I realized my behavior was ungodly they were long gone. Some people may not have even noticed my bad manners (butting in, having a brief negative reaction, etc.) but the action would weigh heavy on my heart, enough to ask for forgiveness. I know while walking everyday, I was forgiven my transgressions because it was God doing the forgiving.
Off the Camino I have asked directly a person I offended for forgiveness and well, I've heard nary a peep. The offense didn't seem all that big but apparently enough to not talk to me again. My transgression? In my eyes: being excited about a new found friendship and wanting to expand that friendship, explore the connection. In his eyes: pushing the boundaries.
I thought I was tough enough to just walk away from this kind of situation, but it hurts me deeply because 1: I can't talk to him anymore and 2: even though he's read my apology he hasn't acknowledged it.
Is anyone else dealing with a non forgiving person? Have you forgiven those who ask? Does the Camino hold your transgressions?
How I wish I was on the Camino again just for this reason alone, unfailing forgiveness. Oh the freedom of forgiveness.
Peace be with you and may the Lord guide your steps.
When walking the Camino, I prayed everyday for forgiveness from anything I might have done or said that could have been offensive to someone or if I lost my patience or, well you get the picture. I wasn't able to ask the people involved for forgiveness because they could have been such brief encounters that once I realized my behavior was ungodly they were long gone. Some people may not have even noticed my bad manners (butting in, having a brief negative reaction, etc.) but the action would weigh heavy on my heart, enough to ask for forgiveness. I know while walking everyday, I was forgiven my transgressions because it was God doing the forgiving.
Off the Camino I have asked directly a person I offended for forgiveness and well, I've heard nary a peep. The offense didn't seem all that big but apparently enough to not talk to me again. My transgression? In my eyes: being excited about a new found friendship and wanting to expand that friendship, explore the connection. In his eyes: pushing the boundaries.
I thought I was tough enough to just walk away from this kind of situation, but it hurts me deeply because 1: I can't talk to him anymore and 2: even though he's read my apology he hasn't acknowledged it.
Is anyone else dealing with a non forgiving person? Have you forgiven those who ask? Does the Camino hold your transgressions?
How I wish I was on the Camino again just for this reason alone, unfailing forgiveness. Oh the freedom of forgiveness.
Peace be with you and may the Lord guide your steps.