Call of the Camino

by Suzanne Redfearn

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery But today is a gift That is why it is called the present. —Bil Keane

Joan of Arc’s words are better spoken in her native tongue. I am not afraid, for God is with me. I was born for this!

Self-pity helps no one, least of all yourself.

According to the legend, anyone who completes the journey is granted plenary indulgences. Which means your sins are forgiven and any punishment relating to them in this life or eternal life is pardoned.

“The Camino has absorbed many tears,” he said at one point. “And it is a keeper of secrets.”

“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.”

you can’t live your life based on someone else’s happiness.

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.’

All the roads in life, one way or another, lead you to what was predetermined—a purpose, a thing, a someone.

there’s no right path; there’s only the path you’re on and the single step in front of you.”

‘How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.’”

Sometimes the only way forward is to take a step back.