Nanc
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances (Sept 2016)
SDC/ Finesterre/ Muxia (2016)
You didnt know you became a living entity did you?
The wisdom, experience and information you all provided ahead of time made this Camino a success.
But just as important (more?), was your presence beside me on the Way. Walking alone meant there were times of feelings and decisions/ thought that I had no one to bat around with. I had many wonderful conversations with other pilgrims, but you were the friend I reached out to in times of need.
In fact, you helped me 2 days ago without even opening your mouth. I was 2 days past Sarria and was in a place of deep internal spiritual conversation. As said, with the crowds and energy, it was hard to keep a center. I was composing a note of help to our buddhist friend and the forum, but as I walked, those things happened that re-centered the day. I noted a sweet couple who's husband half was taking pictures of his wife at every turn. And none of him. So I offered and they were delighted by such a simple act. I then saw a couple with prayer flags on their packs and we had a wonderful conversation of their friend in Bhutan who had given them the flags.
I was able to share cheese with a Norwegian couple whose breakfast of bread was obviouly missing something. She almost giggled with delight.
And then God gave me hours of beauty and peace with no one around. YOU taught me to grab those moments and not resistent (resent) the crowds.
Today I sat in several squares around the cathedral drinking tea. I saw old friends, watched the swell and ebb of the crowds and absorbed that wonderful energy
I am at peace in inexplicable ways
On to Finesterre tomorrow
Thank you my friends
Nanc
The wisdom, experience and information you all provided ahead of time made this Camino a success.
But just as important (more?), was your presence beside me on the Way. Walking alone meant there were times of feelings and decisions/ thought that I had no one to bat around with. I had many wonderful conversations with other pilgrims, but you were the friend I reached out to in times of need.
In fact, you helped me 2 days ago without even opening your mouth. I was 2 days past Sarria and was in a place of deep internal spiritual conversation. As said, with the crowds and energy, it was hard to keep a center. I was composing a note of help to our buddhist friend and the forum, but as I walked, those things happened that re-centered the day. I noted a sweet couple who's husband half was taking pictures of his wife at every turn. And none of him. So I offered and they were delighted by such a simple act. I then saw a couple with prayer flags on their packs and we had a wonderful conversation of their friend in Bhutan who had given them the flags.
I was able to share cheese with a Norwegian couple whose breakfast of bread was obviouly missing something. She almost giggled with delight.
And then God gave me hours of beauty and peace with no one around. YOU taught me to grab those moments and not resistent (resent) the crowds.
Today I sat in several squares around the cathedral drinking tea. I saw old friends, watched the swell and ebb of the crowds and absorbed that wonderful energy
I am at peace in inexplicable ways
On to Finesterre tomorrow
Thank you my friends
Nanc
