The day of departure has finally arrived and already we have a challenge ahead of us! I don't know how it happened, but our plan to walk 100 miles morphed to 100 km (62 miles) -- which was a relief to me, since I had had so many challenges this past year with fractures and inclement weather. Jean just discovered the discrepancy and is suggesting we reroute our starting point so we can do the 100 miles.
Sunday night I did a session of The Work (Byron Katie, www.thework.org)* and realized that I had been giving in to fearful thinking about the Camino, even with the supposed shorter mileage. What if this or that happens? Have I taken on too much? Will I have a lot of pain? After doing The Work, I felt much more confident and unafraid. Now I have to draw on that Work with this new challenge.
It's all part of the pilgrimage experience!
I will be praying for all the people in my life, including you, dear reader! Prayers for the three of us, please: CJ, Jean and Mary Jo. Thank you!
* 4 Questions and a Turnaround
Questions:
Is it true?
Can you absolutely know that it is true?
How do you react when you think that thought?
Who would you be without that thought?
The Turnaround takes more of an explanation. Check out the website!
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