Call of the Camino

by Suzanne Redfearn

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“It’s when you stop trying to fight or conquer them yourself that you find peace. You grip a stone tight and let it absorb the sorrow and grief you want to unload, then leave it at his feet. Stones can take it. It’s why they’re so hard.”

Before criticizing another person, it is wise to walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he doesn’t like the criticism, you’re a mile away and wearing his shoes.

Every morning we are born again, and it’s what we do today that matters most.’ It’s a Buddhist quote, and I use it to help me forgive my mistakes and move on from them. Maybe it will help you as well.”