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The Contrary Way - Day 7 - Getting Lost

suekenney

A pilgrim in life.
Time of past OR future Camino
Frances solo (2001).
Guided Groups Frances (2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and plans for 2014.)
Portuguese (2004).
English solo (2005).
Frances el contrario (2010)
The Contrary Way - Day 7 Getting lost.
An Inspirational Guide to the journey back to yourself.

Day 7 - Getting lost.
My apologies for not writing recently. My life took a turn off the path and I had to find my way back.

On the reverse Camino, the yellow arrows were difficult to find because I had to always look behind me to see if there was an arrow directing pilgrims to walk in the opposite direction. If it was pointing the wrong way for me, then I was on the right path. It reminded me of being in a rowing shell and trying to figure out what side I was on. I could easily recall the rule that port was on the left side because they are both four letter words. When you're facing backwards though, port is on the right. Walking the Contrary Way is like facing backwards on my life journey. I'm constantly looking back to see where I came from. My directions are messed up. It's a constant discipline to stay focused on the forward direction I am walking and yet be aware of the path I walked in the winter of 2009...read more at http://mycaminojourney.blogspot.com/

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Sue
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