A year ago my goal was to walk to Santiago de Compostela from Leon. Seemed like a huge endeavor and turned out to be the most wondrous of experiences that energized and centered me.  We walked the 300 km. one step at a time, one day at a time. It deepened my love and knowing my dear friend in a very special way.  Traveling by the seat of your pants with someone for 30 days is a test of a friendship.  I am forever grateful for Sharon’s spirit of adventure, many talents and big heart.

Funny how this first day of the Camino coincides with school starting. The Camino is an education. Here we are, backpacks all stuffed and we are excited about what we will learn on the pilgrimage. We decided to not plan too much and just see what the day would bring. It was so very lovely to travel that way. Living spontaneously built trust that things will be what they will be, things do work out without a tremendous amount of effort.  People are there to lend a helping hand, a word of insight or a something to laugh about.

These lessons from the Camino I have carried with me through my recent illness. I have learned to truly not plan too much or too far in the future in a new way. I trust things will be the way they are meant to be and I do not need to exert extreme energy to manipulate the outcome. I have faith in the higher power and count my blessings each day.

The kindness and generosity of people are truly the best medicine. Being open and honest, letting people help or hear my fears and anxiety brings love into a closer focus. I count my family and friends as my most dear blessings.  My heart overflows.

Most important lesson of all: take things one step at a time, one day at a time. That is how time is given and that is how it should be lived.

Buen Camino….