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So many people spend so much of their lives telling themselves--
I'm not good enough.
I'm not worthy enough.
I'm not lovable.
I'm not whole or complete just as I am.
We all do it until we don't. Hopefully sooner then later; but life is a journey. Many, many years ago I believed all of this...
It has been wonderful to read every one of your comments!
Here are some of my responses. The answer to why I asked the questions is at the end, if you want to jump to it.
GreatDane—No but I did use some choice words cursing the Roman Roads!
I used some choice words at the big dogs that woke...
When you actually walked/hiked the Camino (not about the past), did you ever once say to yourself?
I'm not good enough.
I'm not worthy enough.
I'm not lovable.
I'm not whole or complete just as I am.
Why?
Just asking?
God how I wished I had known this before I left Santiago!! I mainly walked alone grieving the loss of my son, staying in private rooms to be able to process all that I needed to. At the end I really found no one to share my experience with, much less speak english. I would have so loved this...
I am on two Journey's one I have no choice and cannot stop that it's the loss of my son the other is I'm currently on the Camino and I'm in the Journey of it right now, in the meseta, one day at a time one step at a time one breath at a time; look at the little things the beauty of what is...
I will have a 50 day supply of my meds in my racksack. Will they be safe there if I leave my racksack on my bunk or do I need to be sure and take them with me like my passport everywhere I go? Please advise.
Ok, so Beilari is already booked so now where? Reservation for April 28 leave April 29th. I would prefer dinner and breakfast provided since I will need to catch up on sleep and food from the previous busy day's travel. Anyone stayed at Maison Kaserna at 43, R. d'Espagne? Any ideas?
I am used to traveling to hostels in Europe where each bunk had a place or locker to keep your stuff safe (you provide the lock). I traveled alone and never had any problems. How does that work on the Camino? I would like to be able to put my pack down somewhere safe and maybe check out the...
I went to--
https://petrabax.com/renfe/tickets/
I was not able to put in Madrid to Pamplona at all for any day. Like that destination was not even possible. Am I doing something wrong or is the site malfunctioning? And if it does begin to work right, so I book immediately? Please advise...
Ok, new to this, and traveling by myself--some questions
1) what is the difference between SJPDP and SJPP?
2) I am arriving madrid airport at 2:10 pm on April 27
3) I don't think I will be able to make the train at 3:05
4) I believe my goal is to get to SJPP
5) Given the time of getting out...
Calling all Angels--Need help--just not enough brain power at this point after loss of son!!
Here is what I have/know--
Arrive April 27th at Madrid 2:10 pm on British Airways
1) My desire is to start from SJPP on April 28th if possible-- Then do what I need to do to book a night at Orisson to...
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone who has posted. I can't thank you enough for everything you have said in thoughts, words, poems, etc. You truly are a special group of people. I hope to meet many of you along the way.
Here is an update--
I plan to leave Austin, TX to Madrid--April...
Jenny---
This is so beautiful. I have a friend who also lost her son and got 2 registrations and as she passed each point she got a stamp on both. When she was done she got the certificate for both. I hope this works for me as well. But I truly LOVE your idea. Thank you so much for taking the...
Yesterday, I walked 6.19 miles up and down hills with 10.5 lbs on my back in a regular backpack. Yesterday, I got my plane ticket. BUT NOTHING HAS MEANT MORE TO ME THEN EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOUR MESSAGES TO ME. Many make me cry or give me help/notes to get me through. Most of all hope...
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