To all the wonderful, brave and heart-full people on this view,
September last year i was struggling with the idea of going to this unknown enigmatic idea of the Camino. At a certain moment of fearless and passion, i just booked the flights and went for it.
Yesss, my bag was too heavy, yes, i went with no maps or guidebooks. yes i was alone and unaware of whats ahead of me. Had new walking shoos, a friends bag, and very little Spanish.
What i understood very quietly, was that all i needed was the baggage i brought within me.
At the 1st Albergue in Pamplona, threw away half of the stuff in my bag, thanks to people who gave their advise and care.
First days were hard. Doubt and pain invited hard questions about choices and self awareness.
Of ALL the beautiful moments i've had, those i remember, and go back to the most. The ones within i felt that this journey was too big for me. Physically, mentally and emotionally, and almost gave up.
Looking now, those moments actually opened the door to my Real journey. Those moments you are forced to dive into your mind and soul, and look for strength, faith, and mostly, Truth. About what you really believe in, who you really are and what are you made of. Bedbugs, blisters, sunburns, cold water, homesick, lack of privacy, fatigue, muscles ace, loneliness, cultural ignorance and the idea of the unknown...are all there for the test.
Thing is, you are not taking it alone. Along with all of my important personal insights, Non, absolutely non of it could be possible without all of those caring, holding hands, maps, lotions and bandages sharing, comforting, hugging, dinner making, encouraging, wine purring, smiling, proud and interesting people along the way.
I was privileged to be a part of that land and people views and history.
This is a journey about learning, of what you should hold on to and fight for, and what you should let go and realize you are happier without it. For that, you cannot prepare yourself. Just start the walk, listen, and don't be afraid.
Had to share some
Thank you!
Hagit.
September last year i was struggling with the idea of going to this unknown enigmatic idea of the Camino. At a certain moment of fearless and passion, i just booked the flights and went for it.
Yesss, my bag was too heavy, yes, i went with no maps or guidebooks. yes i was alone and unaware of whats ahead of me. Had new walking shoos, a friends bag, and very little Spanish.
What i understood very quietly, was that all i needed was the baggage i brought within me.
At the 1st Albergue in Pamplona, threw away half of the stuff in my bag, thanks to people who gave their advise and care.
First days were hard. Doubt and pain invited hard questions about choices and self awareness.
Of ALL the beautiful moments i've had, those i remember, and go back to the most. The ones within i felt that this journey was too big for me. Physically, mentally and emotionally, and almost gave up.
Looking now, those moments actually opened the door to my Real journey. Those moments you are forced to dive into your mind and soul, and look for strength, faith, and mostly, Truth. About what you really believe in, who you really are and what are you made of. Bedbugs, blisters, sunburns, cold water, homesick, lack of privacy, fatigue, muscles ace, loneliness, cultural ignorance and the idea of the unknown...are all there for the test.
Thing is, you are not taking it alone. Along with all of my important personal insights, Non, absolutely non of it could be possible without all of those caring, holding hands, maps, lotions and bandages sharing, comforting, hugging, dinner making, encouraging, wine purring, smiling, proud and interesting people along the way.
I was privileged to be a part of that land and people views and history.
This is a journey about learning, of what you should hold on to and fight for, and what you should let go and realize you are happier without it. For that, you cannot prepare yourself. Just start the walk, listen, and don't be afraid.
Had to share some
Thank you!
Hagit.