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As I do the final checks on my pack—tucking in socks, tightening straps, weighing each choice—I keep hearing the same question in my heart: “Do I really need this?” Not just the second pair of pants or that just-in-case book. But everything I’m carrying into this journey.The unspoken burdens. The invisible weight. We all carryContinue reading “What Are You Carrying?”

There’s something curious that happens the closer we get to setting out on pilgrimage. The logistics become clearer—flights are booked, backpacks packed, prayers said. But the soul questions?They get quieter… and deeper.Harder to name. When I first dreamed of the Camino, I thought I knew what I was hoping for. Clarity.Healing.Direction.Some holy “aha moment” toContinue reading “Let the Road Speak”

There’s a moment that happens—quietly, almost without you noticing—when the rhythm of walking takes over. The road stretches ahead. The voices of fellow pilgrims fade into the distance. And all you hear is the steady crunch of your own footsteps. At first, it can feel lonely. But then… it becomes something else.Something deeper.Something sacred. InContinue reading “The Sound of Your Own Footsteps”

There’s a particular kind of grace that only seems to emerge when we slow down long enough to notice it. It’s not flashy.It doesn’t come with fanfare.It often arrives as a glance. A nod. A simple “Buen Camino.” But in those tiny, ordinary moments, something sacred happens:We are seen. Not as tourists.Not as strangers.But asContinue reading “The Gift of Being Seen”

There’s a quiet shift happening in me as the Camino draws near. I’ve noticed how easy it is — even in preparing for something sacred — to begin building expectations. Expectations about the route, the scenery, the weather. But even more so, expectations about the experience:What insights I’ll gain.How I’ll feel.What spiritual revelations might unfold.Continue reading “Expect Less. Receive More: Camino Preparations #28”

There’s a quiet shift happening. The kind you don’t always notice at first—not dramatic, not loud.But it’s there.In the stillness.In the pause before the next step.In the way your breath settles just a little deeper. And I think the Camino is already beginning to do its work:It’s recalibrating my compass. For so long, life hasContinue reading “Recalibrating the Compass: Camino Preparations #27”

As the days draw closer to departure, my pack is nearly ready.It’s lightweight. Layered. Thoughtfully considered.I’ve tested the gear. Adjusted the fit. Swapped out the unnecessary.I’ve done my best to prepare. And yet, this past week, I’ve been struck by a different kind of readiness—the kind that has nothing to do with equipment. Some ofContinue reading “Camino Preparations: What You Can’t Pack”

With the days ticking down before I begin the Camino, my packing list is mostly complete.Gear has been tested.Layers chosen.Weight reduced.Logistics double-checked. But in these final moments of preparation, I’ve realized something deeper: Some of the most important things I’m bringing don’t fit in my backpack at all. What Can’t Be Packed — But MustContinue reading “Preparing to Walk: Packing the Intangible Things”

As my departure for the Camino draws near, I’ve spent a fair amount of time with maps. I’ve traced the route.Marked likely stops.Read guidebooks.And tucked away tips from those who’ve walked it before. But in all this preparation, I know something else is true: There will come a moment when the map won’t be enough.Continue reading “Preparing to Walk: When the Map Is Not Enough”

With my pack nearly ready and my walking shoes well worn in, it would be tempting to think I’ve done all the preparation I need. But there’s one thing I’ve come to realize in these final days before departure:The real preparation is not in the packing —it’s in the surrender. Not to the itinerary,not toContinue reading “Preparing to Walk: Letting the Journey Change You”