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You know, it may be helpful if you tell us whether you are an introvert or an extrovert. That is to say do you feel more comfortable and truly yourself when alone or in interaction with others?Also I feel that my Camino has much to do with my individual self, and who I am.
Hello all! Last I posted on the forum, back in September, I was contemplating walking in July/August 2017, concerned about being so young (18 y/o). Since then, all those concerns have been allayed with encouragement from the forum. Furthermore, having told my parents my plan, they have been surprisingly supportive, and not as worried as I would have thought. (That's not to say that they're somewhat apprehensive)
Now, with my Camino being roughly six months away, I can't help but feel that there is some sort of preparation that I can be doing now. I feel it is too early to start physical preparations, but perhaps there is something that should be doing to prepare, in both a logistical and spiritual/ religious sense.
On the logistical side, is there some type of planning/ registering that I should be doing now? Do most not plan their Camino, and simply show up and go with the flow?
Now on the spiritual/religious side: While there is no doubt in my mind that I am being called to the Camino- when people ask me why I am walking it, I cannot come up with a sufficient answer. I am devoutly Catholic, and can't help but feel that my walk is mostly based around my religion. Also I feel that my Camino has much to do with my individual self, and who I am. Why do you feel that you are called to the Camino?
Also any general advice for a young pilgrim is much appreciated!
(I'm not a very good writer, so I hope that I was able to be clear)
If you can, if you don't have some particular time restriction like meeting a friend in X, I believe that the best way to enjoy the Camino is not to plan (other than how to get to where you are starting and securing a ned there, and knowing how you are getting back home) and go at your own pace, which is different than going "with the flow". This is especially true on the Frances where there are albergues jist about every and any where.Do most not plan their Camino, and simply show up and go with the flow?
In addition to my post (#10) about spiritual preparation a thought for you and your parents.Also any general advice for a young pilgrim is much appreciated!
Hello all! Last I posted on the forum, back in September, I was contemplating walking in July/August 2017, concerned about being so young (18 y/o). Since then, all those concerns have been allayed with encouragement from the forum. Furthermore, having told my parents my plan, they have been surprisingly supportive, and not as worried as I would have thought. (That's not to say that they're not somewhat apprehensive)
Now, with my Camino being roughly six months away, I can't help but feel that there is some sort of preparation that I can be doing now. I feel it is too early to start physical preparations, but perhaps there is something that should be doing to prepare, in both a logistical and spiritual/ religious sense.
On the logistical side, is there some type of planning/ registering that I should be doing now? Do most not plan their Camino, and simply show up and go with the flow?
Now on the spiritual/religious side: While there is no doubt in my mind that I am being called to the Camino- when people ask me why I am walking it, I cannot come up with a sufficient answer. I am devoutly Catholic, and can't help but feel that my walk is mostly based around my religion. Also I feel that my Camino has much to do with my individual self, and who I am. Why do you feel that you are called to the Camino?
Also any general advice for a young pilgrim is much appreciated!
(I'm not a very good writer, so I hope that I was able to be clear)
I am also doing the Camino for Spiritual reasons. Although I do not know what God's plans are, I feel called and I am going. Nonetheless I'd like to do some spiritual preparation to make the most of it so I asked the same question to a veteran and was recommended these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802825923/?tag=casaivar02-20 - by Kevin Codd, a priest
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570756163/?tag=casaivar02-20 - by Joyce Rubb, a nun
Haven't started either book yet. Let me know if you come across any others!
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