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Hello Kelibell,
I appreciate your brave posting! I also deal with depression and anxiety, and know that this condition is particular to each person. As you see from all the other replies, many people care about you and your difficult situation.
I’ve just returned from my first Camino. Most...
Rachel,
After faithful reading of this forum for some time, I’m committed to listen to my hard-working feet , step by step.
Thanks for your good wishes.
Jo
Hello,
I am in the final weeks before my Camino, and am very far from my hoped-for physical condition. Am now able to do daily treks, and sorting out how to accommodate my vulnerable hamstrings.
My discoveries:
1) Learning to make best use of my poles (weighting on straps every step, good...
Hello Rachel,
Thank you. This account is the most helpful I’ve read in the past year. Reading of your struggles (and suffering!) strengthens me somehow. My prayer is that I’ll readily accept suffering, but please, God, no debilitating injuries! I will remember that your day of moments...
Useful?
Me, preparing for my first Camino, I’m wondering what I’ll bring as devotional/ prayer/ musical enrichments... that weigh little and nourish my spirit. On the path, in evening recovery, and pre-sleeps. Printed? Saved on phone or iPod? As well, what format for my journal?
Thank you for your post, Eswee.
You have helped me feel a little more emotionally prepared for my Camino in the spring. I struggle to keep faith when I am suffering.
I find Paul’s letter to Romans (Romans 8:38-39 - For I am convinced that neither death...), a gorgeous and vigourous...
Initial post big help. After decades of cross-country skiing and all available youtubes, I’m still trying to squeeze pole at front, release loosely at back. At least, I now know 9 or 10 ways to do it wrong!
Hi Laluna,
I’m from Vancouver area as well. Here's my perspective. I’ve twice postponed my time for doing the Camino (this fall, next spring...) and may need to do so again. I’m going on 68, but have faith I’ll become stronger, physically, mentally, spiritually, in the interim. I am...
Jennifer, I read your post with warm delight. As you can see from my photo, I’m devoted to my dogs as well. Your love and commitment and toughness and planning for your adventures with your dog inspires me. Best wishes for your shared Camino adventure and beyond!
I read this forum two or three times a day, revisit my "sleeping bag or sheet?" conundrum daily, have resigned myself to the iffy spring or fall conditions rather than a hot summer Camino. I wrestle daily about backpack size (38 l. size small?) and hiking boots (waterproof or no?), packing...
Hello and thank you for your open-hearted post, and also for all the responses that you initiated. I’m pray-hope-preparing for my first Camino next spring, and feel more grounded because of reading this post.
Prayers and blessings as you continue your heart- journey.
Hello SoloCamino,
Thanks so much for taking the time to chronicle the beginning of your Camino. I’ll be travelling solo as well, and have (almost) none of your organizing savvy. I am daunted and encouraged.
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