I am back from my journey about one month now and I struggle with keeping my experience alive. Being Present; Asking for Help; Noticing Life around Me; Trusting Myself and allowing the Way to Provide.

For the most part don’t we all do something like a course, read a book, walk across a country and say “That was great! This will help me!” Then we get back into our regular life and routine and before you know it all those great intentions go out the door!

And that is what I am struggling with. For 2 months I had not watched the news, even though I care about what is happening but on the trail I was isolated from world affairs. I guess I am thinking we can’t avoid things but maybe once in a while we can take a break.

I am very proud of what I accomplished, but I think I entered this journey with the concept that afterwards I would be a totally different person! And yes I can say I have changed but I’m not totally different. I still struggle with the same things as before I left, but if I can walk the Camino I can face these struggles.

I hope that I can learn that asking for help when needed is a sign of strength.

I want to acknowledge that each individual has to follow their own path and I want to respect their journey.

I have learned that I enjoy this exploration of ideas and concepts within me. I have kept so much inside because of my upbringing, and combining that with being an introvert.

I have put others first and while on the Camino I can honestly say that I never thought of what I need to do for others-I put myself first.

Then once home it was time to visit mom and work on a puzzle!

Life is Good!