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  1. BradleyS

    I keep talking myself out of it....

    I think I have found my motivation. Thank you. :)
  2. BradleyS

    I keep talking myself out of it....

    eh, I'm only 59 so, I'm good. :)
  3. BradleyS

    I keep talking myself out of it....

    Am I a procrastinator? Mmmm, sometimes yes, sometimes no. But, I don't think that's the issue in this case. What drew me to the Camino? You know, it's kinda odd. I took Spanish in middle school (7th and 8th grade) and in addition to learning grammar and vocabulary and proper pronunciation and...
  4. BradleyS

    I keep talking myself out of it....

    Thanks! :) This is something I've told my sons many times! We get to choose how we feel about the things others say and do. I guess I need to remember my own "dad lessons".
  5. BradleyS

    I keep talking myself out of it....

    I think about this too...regret. Five, ten years from now, will I regret not walking the camino? Very Likely. Will I regret having spent +/- $5000 ? Probably not.
  6. BradleyS

    I keep talking myself out of it....

    Ah, this is an excellent idea! Always good to allow one's self the opportunity to fully enjoy the moment. Thanks.
  7. BradleyS

    I keep talking myself out of it....

    This is excellent. I've learned in other areas of my life how detrimental expectations can be. Thanks. I'm going to write this on a scrap of paper and put it under a magnet on the front of the fridge.
  8. BradleyS

    I keep talking myself out of it....

    Thank you all for the support and encouragement. I'm humbled and very grateful.
  9. BradleyS

    I keep talking myself out of it....

    I guess I've wanted to walk the Camino for at least ten years now. Every year, there's been some reason, some excuse...work, the kids, wife has other plans, not enough time off, not enough money, a pandemic, etc... I'm retired (and single) now and although my income is much smaller than it was...
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