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I have waited until the motivation returned. It is an optional activity, and there is no rush to do it.Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
If starting from your home seems to be unexciting for you,maybe you could go to Arles or LePuy,and walk on this Camino for several weeks. Perhaps this will when your appetite and make you come back for more. You have already done the Frances,so maybe you feel that walking would just be a re-do of something that you have already done. My humble advice to you is to fly to Oviedo and walk the Primitivo,which will be a whole new experience! Whatever you decide,be easy on yourself,and whatever you decide, Buen Camino,or not,which is just as good!Hi everyone!
I'd like to ask this question to pilgrims who have already done a camino.
Since the beginning of this year I had blocked two weeks of my calendar to do a 2 week camino this summer during July. The blocked date starts already next week but I have zero motivation and still haven't event decided even on the route. I live in Switzerland, so I thought worst case I'll just start walking from my home towards France. But I don't know why I'm so unmotivated. I'm scared of the heat, and the knee pain and the loneliness that I'll confront, because the Swiss route is not like the Camino Frances that I did last year. I'm afraid that I might just quit in the middle and take the train back home.
Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
A gateway to higher level personal truth is often through physical endeavor and/or overcoming one's fear(s).
I believe you should walk exactly because you are "... scared of the heat, and the knee pain and the loneliness that [you'll] confront ..." So, I encourage you (respectfully) to walk! Walk confidently! Walk boldly, with humility, and without out reservation !
Ah, you've seen me the night before the flight then....lying on the floor in a droopy shape
Yes, and not just with the Camino. Sometimes familiarity breeds a feeling that you've been there and got the Tee so what if it's not the same, not as good, not as whatever it might be and you focus on the reasons not to. You'll never know until you go and maybe your Camino has already begun and your about to receive another lesson. Procrastination is the thief of time so just go for it, what have you got to lose. I'd go for Portuguese from Porto and stay on the coastal route and hope for a summer breeze, cue the musicHave you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
Beautifully & truthfully spoken @Albertagirl. And @VNwalking.The camino is not going anywhere, and will be there when you long for it again. I did not enjoy my last camino. And I seemed to get little or no benefit from it. But I am eagerly planning to go again. Because it is a pilgrimage. Because I was bountifully blessed on my first two caminos, and because it is my retreat time, when I hope to move towards spiritual progress. And the clock is ticking in the back of my mind somewhere: maybe another five or ten caminos, if I am lucky. There is nothing like aging, and the threat of frailty, for bringing "memento mori" to the front of mind. My time in this world is short. So I must get moving on my journey. For me, walking the caminos is currently the best way to do so. If you are younger, if you have other interests, perhaps you feel no urgency for doing so again. Maybe you would enjoy something more relaxing in your holiday time. If that is where you are, you have no obligation to pretend. You will go again when (if) you are ready.
The primitive is a wonderful walk,and the walk through asturia,is like going into the middle ages with the stone houses and small villages. The way is not so hard as I will be 75 in August,walked it in 2017 and had no problems. I cannot imagine a Swiss person having much trouble. Bueno Camino.Thanks everyone. I‘m surprised that many of you are recommending primitivo. Why? Because the temperature is cooler there? I read that it is the most challenging camino of all? Why oh why?
Boy, was I reassured to read that. I felt the same way after I finished a camino in June. I was thinking I was a contrary curmudgeon whose spiritual mojo had been erased. But I think I have just had enough, at least for the time being, and in particular in Spain. Maybe somewhere in Italy next year, but I'll just wait to see how I feel.I did not enjoy my last camino. And I seemed to get little or no benefit from it. But I
Hi everyone!
I'd like to ask this question to pilgrims who have already done a camino.
Since the beginning of this year I had blocked two weeks of my calendar to do a 2 week camino this summer during July. The blocked date starts already next week but I have zero motivation and still haven't event decided even on the route. I live in Switzerland, so I thought worst case I'll just start walking from my home towards France. But I don't know why I'm so unmotivated. I'm scared of the heat, and the knee pain and the loneliness that I'll confront, because the Swiss route is not like the Camino Frances that I did last year. I'm afraid that I might just quit in the middle and take the train back home.
Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
Yep...it's a difficult concept grasping not enjoying something we normally love & have willingly chosen to do. Also admitting we didn't enjoy it can illicit feelings of guilt.Boy, was I reassured to read that. I felt the same way after I finished a camino in June. I was thinking I was a contrary curmudgeon whose spiritual mojo had been erased. But I think I have just had enough, at least for the time being, and in particular in Spain. Maybe somewhere in Italy next year, but I'll just wait to see how I feel.
Thanks Bert!
O yes, I recognize this feeling:Hi everyone!
I'd like to ask this question to pilgrims who have already done a camino.
Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
If you're 'not motivated' and it's that bad, don't go.Thanks everyone. I‘m surprised that many of you are recommending primitivo. Why? Because the temperature is cooler there? I read that it is the most challenging camino of all? Why oh why?
I loved reading so many of the responses to your post. They inspire me - I’m just itching to get back.I had blocked two weeks of my calendar to do a 2 week camino this summer during July.
Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
Frank Herbert in his Dune series had a quote that I have always appreciated, "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me."
What I read from pilgrims having walked the Primitivo it's a beautiful one, very worthwile.Thanks everyone. I‘m surprised that many of you are recommending primitivo. Why? Because the temperature is cooler there? I read that it is the most challenging camino of all? Why oh why?
Just go. Porto is a great place to start. Take a few hours or more to look around . The old Se bento railway station there with its beautiful tiles is a must see. Walk along the river to Matosinhos, overnight there then get going. Portugal has many route choices so you can choose and change course as you wish. We walked in May this year, if you want details of where we stayed message me.Hi everyone!
I'd like to ask this question to pilgrims who have already done a camino.
Since the beginning of this year I had blocked two weeks of my calendar to do a 2 week camino this summer during July. The blocked date starts already next week but I have zero motivation and still haven't event decided even on the route. I live in Switzerland, so I thought worst case I'll just start walking from my home towards France. But I don't know why I'm so unmotivated. I'm scared of the heat, and the knee pain and the loneliness that I'll confront, because the Swiss route is not like the Camino Frances that I did last year. I'm afraid that I might just quit in the middle and take the train back home.
Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
I feel this way before any major trip. Just take the first step and let it take care of itself. Buen Camino.Hi everyone!
I'd like to ask this question to pilgrims who have already done a camino.
Since the beginning of this year I had blocked two weeks of my calendar to do a 2 week camino this summer during July. The blocked date starts already next week but I have zero motivation and still haven't event decided even on the route. I live in Switzerland, so I thought worst case I'll just start walking from my home towards France. But I don't know why I'm so unmotivated. I'm scared of the heat, and the knee pain and the loneliness that I'll confront, because the Swiss route is not like the Camino Frances that I did last year. I'm afraid that I might just quit in the middle and take the train back home.
Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
Thanks everyone. I‘m surprised that many of you are recommending primitivo. Why? Because the temperature is cooler there? I read that it is the most challenging camino of all? Why oh why?
I totally agree. For me, there are less years ahead than there are behind. Ultreia!The camino is not going anywhere, and will be there when you long for it again. I did not enjoy my last camino. And I seemed to get little or no benefit from it. But I am eagerly planning to go again. Because it is a pilgrimage. Because I was bountifully blessed on my first two caminos, and because it is my retreat time, when I hope to move towards spiritual progress. And the clock is ticking in the back of my mind somewhere: maybe another five or ten caminos, if I am lucky. There is nothing like aging, and the threat of frailty, for bringing "memento mori" to the front of mind. My time in this world is short. So I must get moving on my journey. For me, walking the caminos is currently the best way to do so. If you are younger, if you have other interests, perhaps you feel no urgency for doing so again. Maybe you would enjoy something more relaxing in your holiday time. If that is where you are, you have no obligation to pretend. You will go again when (if) you are ready.
Well...my first thought was the Invierno. But the Primativo would be marginally cooler.
Besides. You said you're Swiss. So maybe we assume that mountains don't faze you...?
If the spirit is telling you no, follow it. Now is not the time. If there is one thing that is needed to make it an enjoyable trip is the motivation to go.Hi everyone!
I'd like to ask this question to pilgrims who have already done a camino.
Since the beginning of this year I had blocked two weeks of my calendar to do a 2 week camino this summer during July. The blocked date starts already next week but I have zero motivation and still haven't event decided even on the route. I live in Switzerland, so I thought worst case I'll just start walking from my home towards France. But I don't know why I'm so unmotivated. I'm scared of the heat, and the knee pain and the loneliness that I'll confront, because the Swiss route is not like the Camino Frances that I did last year. I'm afraid that I might just quit in the middle and take the train back home.
Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
If you don’t like the idea of the heat of July ( I wouldn’t dream of walking it in July) perhaps consider another time of year like late September or in April/May. Might suit your temperament a bit better. My temperament is not suited to heat and I get explosive if I’m stressed AND hot....not a good travel companion, even with myself, under those circumstances. That is my physical self giving its opinion about how it best functions:Hi everyone!
I'd like to ask this question to pilgrims who have already done a camino.
Since the beginning of this year I had blocked two weeks of my calendar to do a 2 week camino this summer during July. The blocked date starts already next week but I have zero motivation and still haven't event decided even on the route. I live in Switzerland, so I thought worst case I'll just start walking from my home towards France. But I don't know why I'm so unmotivated. I'm scared of the heat, and the knee pain and the loneliness that I'll confront, because the Swiss route is not like the Camino Frances that I did last year. I'm afraid that I might just quit in the middle and take the train back home.
Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
Not sure how to message you for accommodation list?Just go. Porto is a great place to start. Take a few hours or more to look around . The old Se bento railway station there with its beautiful tiles is a must see. Walk along the river to Matosinhos, overnight there then get going. Portugal has many route choices so you can choose and change course as you wish. We walked in May this year, if you want details of where we stayed message me.
Not necessarily. It all depends on your intention for walking.If the spirit is telling you no, follow it. Now is not the time. If there is one thing that is needed to make it an enjoyable trip is the motivation to go.
Hi everyone!
I'd like to ask this question to pilgrims who have already done a camino.
Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
Hi, the Camino is a difficult and complex thing. About a week int my 2018 Camino I had huge doubts about why I had flown 16000 kilometres to repeat it for the third time. I met some great people, didn’t have the option of bailing out, and once I settled in, it was very clear why I was there. After a turbulent year, this was my therapy. I’m now working on 2020. Could be Francés again, or I fancy the Camino Portugues. I have doubts now. There must be easier holidays to take, but the Camino is not just a holiday. I’ll be there, probably doubting myself, and finally loving every minute of it. Just sort out the finer details and go. Life is too short for doubt. All the best.Hi everyone!
I'd like to ask this question to pilgrims who have already done a camino.
Since the beginning of this year I had blocked two weeks of my calendar to do a 2 week camino this summer during July. The blocked date starts already next week but I have zero motivation and still haven't event decided even on the route. I live in Switzerland, so I thought worst case I'll just start walking from my home towards France. But I don't know why I'm so unmotivated. I'm scared of the heat, and the knee pain and the loneliness that I'll confront, because the Swiss route is not like the Camino Frances that I did last year. I'm afraid that I might just quit in the middle and take the train back home.
Have you ever had this kind of unmotivated feeling last minute before the camino? What did you do?
Hi!@SherlyC , kia ora and how was your journey.
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