sundaynightsky
New Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Camino Frances (2017)... maybe?
Hello,
I have been dreaming about the Camino for a long time, but I have been having an argument with myself (the old 'head vs heart' debate) about whether/how I should do it. Any advice for me/thoughts on the Camino/comments about your own situation will be SO gratefully received!
So, my head is practical, scared of everything, does only what other people want - it currently rules my life. My heart is more spiritual, curious and passionate - it currently has no say in my life.
My heart says: quit everything (your flat, your job), walk the Camino, have some time to think, relish every moment without restriction, be in the moment, be honest with yourself, meet people, enjoy yourself, work everything else out later - you will be able to make it work.
My head says: you have a job and a flat, don't give this up (even if you're not that happy in said job or flat). Walk a bit of the Camino (if you must) but keep your job open. Sublet your flat for a month and come back. Then you have the Camino but also a safety net. Your friends and family will think you're less mad, too.
I worry that if I keep my flat/job, then everything in my life will be how it is now, and I will be the same too. I want to be different and I want my life to be different. But what if the Camino isn't the answer? I could end up with nothing...
Please can you give me some advice on how I can make this decision? Is quitting everything a very stupid idea? What if I walk the Camino and hate it? How did you feel about walking the Camino?
Yours anxiously,
Sundaynightsky
I have been dreaming about the Camino for a long time, but I have been having an argument with myself (the old 'head vs heart' debate) about whether/how I should do it. Any advice for me/thoughts on the Camino/comments about your own situation will be SO gratefully received!
So, my head is practical, scared of everything, does only what other people want - it currently rules my life. My heart is more spiritual, curious and passionate - it currently has no say in my life.
My heart says: quit everything (your flat, your job), walk the Camino, have some time to think, relish every moment without restriction, be in the moment, be honest with yourself, meet people, enjoy yourself, work everything else out later - you will be able to make it work.
My head says: you have a job and a flat, don't give this up (even if you're not that happy in said job or flat). Walk a bit of the Camino (if you must) but keep your job open. Sublet your flat for a month and come back. Then you have the Camino but also a safety net. Your friends and family will think you're less mad, too.
I worry that if I keep my flat/job, then everything in my life will be how it is now, and I will be the same too. I want to be different and I want my life to be different. But what if the Camino isn't the answer? I could end up with nothing...
Please can you give me some advice on how I can make this decision? Is quitting everything a very stupid idea? What if I walk the Camino and hate it? How did you feel about walking the Camino?
Yours anxiously,
Sundaynightsky