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…
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.…
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…
I have often mentioned that one of the lessons learned from my Camino was to listen to my body, to work with it instead of in spite of it. Perhaps I should clarify that this is one of the lessons…
Learning to live with less is one theme often cited as a lesson learned by walkers of the Camino de Santiago. I agree. It is pretty amazing, and freeing, to live 30+ days with only what fits into a pack…
Unpacking the Camino. In Summer 2019 I experienced a bit of a spiritual healing as I walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Since then, I’ve been noticing little things here and there that show me that renewal and growth…