Living the Dream
I’m doing it. Living my dream. Walking in my purpose and encouraging others to find or recover their passion and purpose. My SoCal book tour is underway and I am so enjoying meeting new people and reconnecting with others I…
Category Camino de Santiago
Beginner’s Guide to Finding Your Camino (your Way)
I have two things to share with you this week! Recently I was blessed to be interviewed by Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Success Principles – How to Get from Where You Are to…
You Are Not Lost
I ran across a quote on Facebook this week that nicely frames my pilgrimage on Spain’s Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James). Many people (me included) describe walking the Camino as a life-changing experience. But on second thought, I…
Firebreathin Rob Interviews Cathay
Firebreathin Rob interviewed me about my book for his podcast! But don’t be scared — I think his fire has been replaced by his smile. You can catch that 8-minute interview here. After you listen, please feel free to rate…
Revisiting the Camino . . . an interview with John Maciel
You may have noticed in these past weeks that I am on a virtual book tour to promote Keep Walking, Your Heart Will Catch Up, a Camino de Santiago Journey. Today I’d like to share with you a radio interview…
Suppressing Emotions, Listening to Your Body, and Getting Beyond Bed Bugs — Lessons from the Camino I shared with Gloria Grace Rand
I am so excited I got to talk about my Camino de Santiago experience with @GloriaGraceRand on her Live. Love. Engage. podcast! During the interview, I shared some of what I had learned, such as the importance of not suppressing grief, how everyone’s Camino is…
A Sense of Community, Part 3
Here are my last comments about bringing the sense of community felt on the Camino de Santiago back home to the USA. It’s really simple and probably shouldn’t even require stating. But nonetheless, here it is: Be observant. Be thoughtful.…
A Sense of Community, Part 2
Today I continue my reflections on the sense of community experienced on the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James). Specifically, how do we continue that sense of community once we return home? Last week I discussed how a common…
Letting Go of Burdens
My essay about letting go of burdens on the Camino de Santiago was printed in the Autumn 2019 issue of La Concha, the magazine of the American Pilgrims on the Camino (www.americanpilgrims.org). I’m happy to share it with you.
A Sense of Community, Part 1
One of the great treasures for many who walk the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) is its sense of community. We instantly become part of the storyline and the legacy of thousands who have walked before us.…