The Contrary Way - Day 2 How heavy is your backpack?

[suekenney]

Day 2 How heavy is your backpack?

The Contrary Way
30 Day Inspirational Guide to the Journey back to yourself.

Most of us don't think we walk around life with weight on our backs. As a pilgrim, I learned very quickly that the heavier your backpack is, the more difficult the journey will be...unless of course you are Wonder Woman. One only needs to carry the basic necessities because it is a simple life. The problem is we are so conditioned to consider safety, security and inconvenience. We can't let our children out of the house without a cell phone. We can't legally drive our car without a spare tire. We believe if we leave lights on outside and inside the house when we are away that no one will break in. We need 600 cable channels to satisfy the needs of everyone in the household.

A pilgrims life isn't that complicated...

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My gift to you.
Love and light,
Sue

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[TerryB]

One only needs to carry the basic necessities because it is a simple life. The problem is we are so conditioned to consider safety, security and inconvenience.

Reflecting on my own Camino, I realised that what applies to me as an individual also applies to many of the 'organisations' to which I belong and which are part of my life. - Not least among these is the Church . . . .
This is part of my 'Epic' reflections on my Camino in 2009.

The pilgrim's pack,
A modern rucksack now,
Contains his few possessions
Necessities for the journey.
The weight is all important
And the temptation to hoard
Those extra things, which hinder progress,
Must be overcome.
A lesson here for Christ's Church!
In accumulating wealth
She has lost the freedom needed
To be part of God's pilgrim people.
Easier by far it is to sit
And defend one's pack.
Build a wall around it
Make it permanent.
But here we have no abiding city, and
Along with pilgrims down the ages
We journey on.
Day by day.
Step by step.
Seeking, always seeking our first love.
The reality of the presence of the Living God.
And He is here,
Walking the Way with us.

Blessings
Terry

 

[suekenney]

Terry...thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of poetry. More food for thought. Hoarding has become common place in our first world. When I came home from the Camino one time, I decided to eat everything in my cupboards, freezer and fridge before I bought any more groceries. (except the basics) I find I'm constantly disciplining myself not to overbuy, to only buy what I need.
Love and light,
Sue