While you may not be able to tell from my last many posts, I am actually a quite positive person. Yes, many things have conspired to drag me down or, at least try to drag me down, I’ve decided that I will not allow that to happen.
To begin anew, I’ve decided to order new credential(s) for my long Camino in the Fall of 2023. I ordered the Irish Credential, I saw on in 2017 and knew I needed one. I know, you can say, why get them now? It’s a long time until the Fall of 2023 and, you’d be correct, it’s a bit over 3 years.
But, I’m optimistic and, it gives me something to look forward to, to plan for and to dream about. Isn’t that really what living is about? What’s next? Where to? When do we leave? Why do I have to wait so long?
I’ve written previously about this long Camino, beginning in Lourdes and then taking the Camino Aragones through the Somport Pass and joining the Camino Francés in Puente la Reina. From there, slowly meandering our way across Spain. Looking for side trips, the road less travelled.
My friend Ann and I have talked about doing this, maybe mid-September to mid-November, a change of weather and seasons would be nice. Maybe, I can convince Susan to join us. I would be a miracle worker if I could do that but, I am an optimist.
Not having a true time constraint is going to be something to get used to, that factor was a motivation of its own, I always knew that I had to be finished by some date. I guess my airline reservation will be my motivation, tickets can be changed though.
Who knows, maybe I’ll even volunteer as a Hospitalero, I’m very sure Susan will not get on board for that but, one can hope.
Sorry for the negativity, I’ll strive to be more forward thinking and continue to work on equanimity.