Thanks for sharing! Here are my 10 Life Lessons from the Camino 1. The Camino is just like life. Life is a journey. It's a very long journey, and it has steps. It has phases, it has ups and downs. The ups and downs should not phase us. We must be steady on our path, always focused on the goal, the destination, all the while enjoying the journey. I think it's both about the journey and the destination. Not that we forgot about the destination and just walk aimlessly. If we are going nowhere, then anywhere will take us there. 2. Just like in life, on the Camino, we will meet many people, and all of them will come and go. At the end of the day, it will just be us and God. Our only eternal companion. Our best friend. So, we must develop a relationship with this friend. Because every single person we meet, we will have to part ways one day. We may feel alone sometimes, but God is always there if we try to connect. 3. Travel light. Take what you need, but not any more, and especially not any less. If you are well-equipped and well-prepared, you will do well in life. You will go far. If, however, you are missing some equipment, some tools, try to acquire them, and keep going. Do not take more, or less, than what you need. Excess baggage will weigh you down, slow you down, and make you tired. This applies to emotional, mental, corporal, and physical baggage too, meaning trauma, worries, fears, excess weight, clutter, hoarding, and the tendency to be possessive and clingy. Let life flow through you gracefully, and try to maintain your innocence and hopefulness. 4. Whoever you meet deserves a chance. Try to get to know them. Always give love and joy to everyone you meet. Ask questions and try to understand. 5. Be careful with your stuff, and don't trust everyone. But trust some people nonetheless. Life is not possible to be lived without trusting anyone. 6. Take as much space as you need, but also allow yourself to be in shared spaces, and have shared experiences with others. This is what allows us to connect with others deeply. Not that we have our own experience and not be able to relate to others. It's good to have some time alone, and it's also good to socialize. In a day of the Camino, I typically had both. 7. Be careful with how you spend your time, energy, money, and attention. Every moment is precious. Our energy and resources are limited. We must use them wisely. 8. Keep yourself physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually engaged in a positive way. Otherwise, you may become negative, discouraged, depressed, or sad. An idle mind is the devil's workshop. As for emotions, do everything with devotion, and put your heart into it. 9. Look for the opportunities to connect with God. There are many houses of God. There are many people of God, and many opportunities to share love of God, and that too in many ways and forms. 10. Go at your own pace. Do not compare yourself to others. Do not judge others for going too slow or too fast. They have their reasons, and you have yours.
The most important thing in life is to have peace of mind. And to find it, just stop following the crowd and do activities which bring joy to your life.
Thank you. I'm leaving in a few days to walk the Camino Portuguese with two friends. Nervous that I mightn't have trained enough, obsessive about what to pack & what to leave, worried about the flights. But the Camino is pulling me. I've wanted to do this for years. I wondered why, because I'm not religious. But I am looking for something. We'll see.
I learned about the Camino 25 years ago when I read Shirley MacLaine’s book about her walking The Camino. Now it’s very popular. It’s hard to be alone on any of the Camino routes.
@@lvp7696 The most popular months on the French route (St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago) are actually May and October. September is probably the third most popular months. Statistics don't lie.
@@leenieledejo6849 Not sure where you got the idea from that October was busy, but the 2023 stats from St Jean office show May: 10,890 , September: 10,132, October: 4,248 pilgrims. Statistics don't lie. 😅 @lvp7696 is right in the middle of the main season and I believe them that they can be alone if they choose to, apart from on the last five days from Sarria.
@@thomasthomsen6763 The Popular routes are great if you do want to meet other pilgrims, and some routes like the Del Norte, while popular may offer the solitude someone needs until it merges with the French Way.
"The experience of Permission is as important as the air we breathe, and the granting of Permission is a vital act in relationships, parenting, education, and therapy." Nona Orbach, The Book of Permission
Yes, they are a must when walking the Camino. Although you don't need them all of the time, you should bring them with you, cause you will need them at some point.
Thanks for sharing!
Here are my 10 Life Lessons from the Camino
1. The Camino is just like life. Life is a journey. It's a very long journey, and it has steps. It has phases, it has ups and downs. The ups and downs should not phase us. We must be steady on our path, always focused on the goal, the destination, all the while enjoying the journey. I think it's both about the journey and the destination. Not that we forgot about the destination and just walk aimlessly. If we are going nowhere, then anywhere will take us there.
2. Just like in life, on the Camino, we will meet many people, and all of them will come and go. At the end of the day, it will just be us and God. Our only eternal companion. Our best friend. So, we must develop a relationship with this friend. Because every single person we meet, we will have to part ways one day. We may feel alone sometimes, but God is always there if we try to connect.
3. Travel light. Take what you need, but not any more, and especially not any less. If you are well-equipped and well-prepared, you will do well in life. You will go far. If, however, you are missing some equipment, some tools, try to acquire them, and keep going. Do not take more, or less, than what you need. Excess baggage will weigh you down, slow you down, and make you tired. This applies to emotional, mental, corporal, and physical baggage too, meaning trauma, worries, fears, excess weight, clutter, hoarding, and the tendency to be possessive and clingy. Let life flow through you gracefully, and try to maintain your innocence and hopefulness.
4. Whoever you meet deserves a chance. Try to get to know them. Always give love and joy to everyone you meet. Ask questions and try to understand.
5. Be careful with your stuff, and don't trust everyone. But trust some people nonetheless. Life is not possible to be lived without trusting anyone.
6. Take as much space as you need, but also allow yourself to be in shared spaces, and have shared experiences with others. This is what allows us to connect with others deeply. Not that we have our own experience and not be able to relate to others. It's good to have some time alone, and it's also good to socialize. In a day of the Camino, I typically had both.
7. Be careful with how you spend your time, energy, money, and attention. Every moment is precious. Our energy and resources are limited. We must use them wisely.
8. Keep yourself physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually engaged in a positive way. Otherwise, you may become negative, discouraged, depressed, or sad. An idle mind is the devil's workshop. As for emotions, do everything with devotion, and put your heart into it.
9. Look for the opportunities to connect with God. There are many houses of God. There are many people of God, and many opportunities to share love of God, and that too in many ways and forms.
10. Go at your own pace. Do not compare yourself to others. Do not judge others for going too slow or too fast. They have their reasons, and you have yours.
Beautiful, thank you!
So lovely to watch this dearest Debbie 😘🥰🥾
The most important thing in life is to have peace of mind. And to find it, just stop following the crowd and do activities which bring joy to your life.
I'm not a woman, but I want to say Great video Debbie, thank you for making this video!
63 and so unhappy, physically unfit but I need to do this 😢
Thank you. I'm leaving in a few days to walk the Camino Portuguese with two friends. Nervous that I mightn't have trained enough, obsessive about what to pack & what to leave, worried about the flights. But the Camino is pulling me. I've wanted to do this for years. I wondered why, because I'm not religious. But I am looking for something. We'll see.
Buen camino!
I'm walking the Portuguese Camino in March/April - how did you do??
hey, how did it go? :)
I learned about the Camino 25 years ago when I read Shirley MacLaine’s book about her walking The Camino. Now it’s very popular. It’s hard to be alone on any of the Camino routes.
I call BS. I'm on the French route right now, the most popular month of the year on the most popular route - I have 0 issues with solo time
@@lvp7696 The most popular months on the French route (St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago) are actually May and October.
September is probably the third most popular months.
Statistics don't lie.
@@leenieledejo6849 Not sure where you got the idea from that October was busy, but the 2023 stats from St Jean office show May: 10,890 , September: 10,132, October: 4,248 pilgrims. Statistics don't lie. 😅 @lvp7696 is right in the middle of the main season and I believe them that they can be alone if they choose to, apart from on the last five days from Sarria.
Very good stay on the Popular routes
@@thomasthomsen6763 The Popular routes are great if you do want to meet other pilgrims, and some routes like the Del Norte, while popular may offer the solitude someone needs until it merges with the French Way.
Where are you now, how you doing ?
I'll walk mine in 2026/2027 with my 18 year old son!!!!
It called me! I picked a date 9 months in advance
"The experience of Permission is as important as the air we breathe, and the granting of Permission is a vital act in relationships, parenting, education, and therapy."
Nona Orbach, The Book of Permission
Buen Camino my fellow pilgrams
St. James (Santiago) protects the pilgrims even when they need to keep their jobs.
To send your backpack is not cheating but it is a different experience
Thank you but…. What’s next? How do we find that trueness while we are living these normal lives?
John 14:6.
And yes, it regards everyday life.
Buen camino makes no sense!!!!.......BUEN VIAJE!!
Be kind to yourself!
Sounds like you walked 500 miles to realize you have a crap boss.
Worth it!
Yep... You can work things out.
Walking poles are the business.
Yes, they are a must when walking the Camino. Although you don't need them all of the time, you should bring them with you, cause you will need them at some point.