Out With The Old — Or Not?
I watched a video today in which Thoreau was quoted as saying, “Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes.” The video was by Patagonia…
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Life: A Labyrinth or a Maze?
I punched a zip code into the labyrinth locater. Jackpot! The search returned two labyrinths in Asheville, North Carolina. The first was at a Catholic church, but I wasn’t ready to step foot in one of those at this point in my life. The second was an outdoor labyrinth at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. It was a mere one-and-a-half mile walk from my temporary home. The next morning, I headed out in search of this circle of stones, eager to walk the labyrinth and hear what it had to tell me.
A Birth, A Death, and a Christening
Early in my Camino, I had a dream I was pregnant. In the dream, I was surprisingly okay with the idea. I say “surprisingly” because…
Being On an Ancient Pilgrimage in the Digital Age
After walking 12 miles, Philipp and I were relieved to arrive at the albergue in Tosantos, Spain. We were greeted by Dani, a volunteer serving…
The Way: The Movie vs. The Pilgrimage
When a friend e-mailed me last September to tell me a movie was coming out about the Camino I was a little alarmed — would…
The Hidden Benefit of a Late Start
I am due to arrive in Santiago on Saturday — a full three days ahead of schedule. I’m eager to get to my destination, but…
Lessons Learned Along the Camino
“Whenever I have a big decision to make, I go for a walk. Then, I go to sleep. When I wake up, the answer is…
A Down Day
Walking the Camino, like walking any other path in life, can sometimes have its “down” days. Today was one of those days. I just didn’t…
My Day-By-Day Spiritual Journey
At the parish hostel I stayed at in Tosantos (population: 20) we all went up to the third floor chapel after our shared meal. The…
Unloading My Fears, Lightening My Pack
“Don’t let your fears load your pack,” Rick said to me on our third day on the Camino. He’d read this advice on a Camino…
