Camino Reflections a 21 Steps Journey

Many of you followed my last-minute decision to walk the Camino de Santiago in October 2024. It was a journey that transformed me in ways I can’t fully put into words. So many of you reached out to say how grateful you were to walk alongside me in spirit, through my social media stories.
 
When I first decided to share my Camino journey, my intention was simple, to make my sister-in-law, Simone, feel like she was walking with me. She had dreamed of walking the Camino but couldn’t due to her battle with cancer. But what I didn’t expect was how that journey resonated with so many of you. It became not just my walk but our walk.
 
At the end of my journey, I faced profound loss, including the loss of Simone. And it was then that I realized my Camino hadn’t really ended. Because the greatest gift of the Camino isn’t just the days you walk, but how it teaches you lessons you can bring back into your life. If you don’t take the time to do that, the Camino can become just an escape instead of the transformational experience it’s meant to be.
 
And here’s the most beautiful realization of all: you don’t have to wait until you can walk the Camino to apply its lessons to your life. Yes, walking the Camino is a magical experience I recommend to everyone, but I know it’s not always possible. It took me at least 30 years to make that dream a reality. So even if you can’t walk the path physically, the lessons are waiting to be discovered, wherever you are.
 
This Journey is my way of offering you my steps, a way to bring the Camino’s lessons into your life, no matter where you are on your journey. Whether you’ve always wanted to do the Camino or are looking to integrate the wisdom of your own walk, this is a chance to continue the path in your heart and in your daily life.
 
The Heart of the Journey:
 
The Camino de Santiago is more than a physical path; it’s a practice of living step by step, in presence and trust. It happens within, where the deepest transformations unfold. This is an invitation, to travel inward, and to bring the Camino’s spirit into the everyday.
 
Inspired by my own 250km walk, this 21-part email series takes you through the stories, lessons, and insights that shaped my experience. Each email unfolds like a step on the Camino, offering:
 
A Personal Story: A moment from my walk, full of emotion, challenge, and revelation.
 
A Reflective Lesson: The meaning of that moment and how it connects to universal truths.
 
A Practical Practice: A journaling prompt, mindfulness exercise, or action to integrate Camino’s wisdom into your life.
 
This Journey is for You
 
For Aspiring Pilgrims: If the Camino calls to you but life hasn’t allowed you to answer yet, this program will help you experience its magic and prepare for the path ahead.
 
For Returning Pilgrims: If you’ve walked the Camino and are searching for ways to integrate its lessons into daily life, this journey will guide you to do so with intention and grace.
 
For Seekers Everywhere: You don’t need to have walked the Camino to benefit. This program is for anyone seeking clarity, healing, and connection to something greater.
 
A Journey at Your Own Pace
 
Just as the Camino asks only for your commitment to take the first step, this journey is designed to meet you where you are. You don’t need to finish in 21 days, your journey is yours alone. Each email mirrors the rhythm of the Camino, revealing itself one step at a time. It’s a practice of patience, presence, and discovery.
 
Why Now?
 
So many of us hear the saying, "The Camino starts at home," but for me, the Camino was what brought me home. It brought me back to myself, to my heart, and to the deeper truths that were waiting to be found. That’s why I’m sharing this with the world, to pass on the blessings, the lessons, and the true spirit of the Camino. It’s not just about walking a physical path, it’s about learning how to live fully, from the heart, in every step we take.
 
Can you feel it? Is the Camino calling you? Trust that feeling.

Let this be the moment you say yes. Trust your heart, trust the path, and begin your journey within. The Camino is waiting for you.
 
Will you take the first step?

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