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Hi MendiWalker. This is actually my first camino. But in realizing I don't need a reason to walk gave me the strength to do it...so I just booked my flight, and I am thrilledSorry to hear you´ve lost your motivation. Who knows perhaps you may find it again. If not , you´ll find something else for sure. The important thing is you walked your Camino , you did it as you wanted. You had your reasons to do it. There ´s no obligation to walk it over and over again. Some walk it many a time others once.
I wish you lots of luck on your future plans and I do hope all comes out good for you.
Buen Camino!
Good on you Karen, you pressed the button.
Buen Camino.
I did. I really did! I just got my confirmation number and I am so excited. My camino is really starting
Your Camino began long before that.
You just didn´t know it.
Buen Camino!
Yes. I think you are right! Time to order my forum badge!
Glad you have it sorted out Karenfromcali, as has been said on this forum before " the heart has its reason which reason knows nothing " Pascal Pascal.
Your Camino will give you your reasons i'm pretty sure Buen Camino!
Hallo Karen,greetings from South Africa - I also walked a part of the camino sept 2012 - sjdpdp to burgos - but I want to tell you this: " when you became part of the Camino,the Camino became part of you" - understand how you feel,maybe you are trying to hard - but be assure,the Camino is you now - whenever you see something of the Camino,being in a paper,magazine or where ever,you will stop and read it - Buen Camino - Johann Pretorius - my email address is:kogga@webmail.co.za,if you want to drop me a line.Something happened today, of my own doing, that left me feeling sad and unmotivated. I realized half way through the morning that I was pondering cancelling my camino, this pilgrimage that had meant so much and that I was now considering of lesser importance. The reasons I believed I was walking seemed real enough. Had I simply watched a good movie that caused me to dream of an escape from life? I don't think so. But there is something in my spirit that is searching. So as I went about my errands I began to ponder my reasons for walking. But as I pondered, I realized..i don't have to have a 'reason' to walk this camino. It is simply a journey I want to take! Life will not always go according to plan, but it is still our life to live. No one can live it for us. And so I will be walking, following yellow arrows on the way! I also keep editing this post! lol. Just trying to explain a little better I guess
Something happened today, of my own doing, that left me feeling sad and unmotivated. I realized half way through the morning that I was pondering cancelling my camino, this pilgrimage that had meant so much and that I was now considering of lesser importance. The reasons I believed I was walking seemed real enough. Had I simply watched a good movie that caused me to dream of an escape from life? I don't think so. But there is something in my spirit that is searching. So as I went about my errands I began to ponder my reasons for walking. But as I pondered, I realized..i don't have to have a 'reason' to walk this camino. It is simply a journey I want to take! Life will not always go according to plan, but it is still our life to live. No one can live it for us. And so I will be walking, following yellow arrows on the way! I also keep editing this post! lol. Just trying to explain a little better I guess
Hallo Karen,greetings from South Africa - I also walked a part of the camino sept 2012 - sjdpdp to burgos - but I want to tell you this: " when you became part of the Camino,the Camino became part of you" - understand how you feel,maybe you are trying to hard - but be assure,the Camino is you now - whenever you see something of the Camino,being in a paper,magazine or where ever,you will stop and read it - Buen Camino - Johann Pretorius - my email address is:kogga@webmail.co.za,if you want to drop me a line.
Its true. The Camino is also the opportunity to reflect on our place in the world and our relationships. Such relections rarely occur in the routine of our daily lives.
..i don't have to have a 'reason' to walk this camino. It is simply a journey I want to take!
Thanks for posting this, Karen - I'm going to be reminding myself of what you said here when I have those days, of which I am sure there will be many before I set off next September! When I think about my reasons for doing this I don't often come up with anything coherent or logical - so maybe I'll just stop trying!
Your quote is great:
... Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Yes, He will.
Being prepared with all of the right gear is not enough. It is being prepared for the unexpected and unknown challenges.
Something happened today, of my own doing, that left me feeling sad and unmotivated. I realized half way through the morning that I was pondering cancelling my camino, this pilgrimage that had meant so much and that I was now considering of lesser importance. The reasons I believed I was walking seemed real enough. Had I simply watched a good movie that caused me to dream of an escape from life? I don't think so. But there is something in my spirit that is searching. So as I went about my errands I began to ponder my reasons for walking. But as I pondered, I realized..i don't have to have a 'reason' to walk this camino. It is simply a journey I want to take! Life will not always go according to plan, but it is still our life to live. No one can live it for us. And so I will be walking, following yellow arrows on the way! I also keep editing this post! lol. Just trying to explain a little better I guess
I am walking the Camino to fully experience the physical and mental challenge, to observe and reflect on my role in thee journey, to open my mind to thoughts and ideas, in a context that is uncontaminated by anything I have previously experienced. To be open to the experience, without fear of failure or rejection, without expectations, but also to to accept and not be disappointed if the experience is not as expected. Being prepared with all of the right gear is not enough. It is being prepared for the unexpected and unknown challenges.
Karen you made the choice, the first step of a 1000 mile journey is under your feet. You will not regret it, in April 2013 walking into Burgos in snow showers I thought I was crazy, but by 18 September I was on camino again and 18 days later walked into Santiago, now can't wait for sparing and camino Norte, Buen camino
To find out who I am is what I am aiming for. At least to figure out what I want to be now that I am not longer a full time caregiver.To find ourselves in the quiet of an uncluttered life for several weeks. To search for long lost spirituality. To reflect on ones loses. Try and understand them. To reconnect...To hope for reconnection. On the Camino...
To find ourselves in the quiet of an uncluttered life for several weeks. To search for long lost spirituality. To reflect on ones loses. Try and understand them. To reconnect...To hope for reconnection. On the Camino...
Shortly after talking with someone from my community about his Camino, I knew I would walk. There was no question in my mind, no conflict and seven months later I flew into Madrid and two days later I was walking. The questions( why the hell am I doing this?) and conflicts(!why the hell am I doing this?) would come later .
Putting one foot in front of the other,breathing and keeping my hear open was the way for me.
Because there was little or no planning, it was all accepted ,all new to me. Nothing but surprises and awarenesses. Mind,body and heart working together.
Maybe this is meant to be and is a positive thing.I have lost the opportunity to share an important part of my camino walk with a friend whom I was supposed to meet. I had initially set out to walk the camino alone, and will still do so. But I feel I have lost an important part of the experience.
Maybe this is meant to be and is a positive thing.
I walked for 5 days with a friend of mine in September . We had a massive falling out, and ended walking separately. We parted so badly. This is one of my dearest, longest standing friends, who I love dearly!!
We are tentatively building bridges now, but it will take time....
So,this really could be " good thing" !
Buen camino, Helen
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