Če prvi korak naredite s polnim prepričanjem, je skoraj zagotovljeno, da boste dosegli cilj, če le vztrajate skozi srednji del s popolno iskrenostjo.
Po najdaljšem dnevu celotne hoje – 38 kilometrih – so se moje noge končno dotaknile tistega, kar so Rimljani imeli za konec sveta. Potovanje od St. Jean Pied de Port v Franciji do rta Finisterre, najzahodnejše konice Španije, je bilo dolgo in zanimivo.
Človek si ne more predstavljati vpliva takšnih romanj na naša življenja. Sedenje na skali ob svetilniku in opazovanje najveličastnejšega sončnega zahoda v mojem življenju se zdi kot popoln zaključek 900 kilometrov dolgega potovanja.
Toliko sem se naučil v teh sedemintridesetih dneh hoje. Naučil sem se, da če narediš prvi korak in nadaljuješ, ne glede na to, kako počasi greš, šepaš ali se plaziš, dežuje ali sije sonce, si bolan ali zdrav, srečen ali žalosten – boš prišel tja. Razdalja se morda sprva zdi dolga in široka, a korak za korakom, dan za dnem, počasi premostiš vrzel med začetkom in koncem.
Naučil sem se, da moraš imeti jasno predstavo o tem, kam greš. V mislih ne sme biti dvoma, zato ko na poti naletiš na motnje, te ne bodo trajale dolgo, ker točno veš, kam moraš iti. Na svoji poti si trdno prizemljen.
Ko imaš jasno vizijo: uživaj v potovanju. Cilj nikoli ne more biti tako sladek kot potovanje. Osredotoči se moraš vedno na vsak dan, vsak trenutek. Jutri se ne da izboljšati, vse je v sedanjosti. Življenje se rojeva prav zdaj.
In če skreneš s poti, ne prezri znakov. Ne poskušaj ubrati lahke poti, ne išči bližnjic. Na neki točki se boš moral soočiti s potjo. Ni razlike med vzponom in spustom. Oboje je ključnega pomena za potovanje, dve enaki krili iste ptice.
Ne pozabite, da bo pot včasih polna lepote, narave in rek, ki tečejo brez napora. Včasih pa se boste znašli na avtocesti, kjer boste hodili proti prometu; poskušali se boste izogniti povozu in le upali, da boste preživeli dan. Vseeno je, nobena cesta ni stalna – teren se bo nenehno spreminjal. Najpomembneje je, da vztrajate v isti smeri.
Vsak dan ima svoja presenečenja; ne pozabite sprejeti dobrega in slabega. Vzemite si trenutke, da uživate v lepoti okoli sebe. In vedno se ustavite in ponudite pomoč. Pomembneje je priti dobre volje kot pravočasno.
Bodi dober do svojega telesa in uma. Od njega boš dobil tisto, kar vanj vložiš. Ne pretiravaj s hrano, ampak poskrbi, da boš telo dovolj negoval. Nikoli ne podcenjuj moči dobrega spanca. Kar se tiče uma – ne zadržuj se predolgo v družbi skeptikov in obrekljivcev. Ne dovoli, da se um na to navadi. Veliko bolje je biti tiho in sam.
Ne poskušajte hoditi s hitrostjo drugih; če hodite hitreje, kot zmorete svoje noge, se boste hitro izgoreli. Če hodite počasneje, se boste tudi tega naveličali. Poiščite svoj tempo v življenju. In hodite v ritmu, ki vam omogoča, da slišite utrip lastnega srca, in se uglasite na tihe pesmi, ki prihajajo iz vaše duše.
Osredotočite se, a bodite prilagodljivi. Togost vas lahko naredi krhke. Prilagodljivost v mislih naredi življenje bolj trpežno. Pustite, da negativne stvari hitro minejo mimo vas, in bodite hvaležni za vse dobro v življenju – kajti to je čarobna formula za njihovo pomnožitev. Poskusite se spomniti, da ko imate žulje na nogah, bolečine v kolenih in bolečine v hrbtu – se vaše ustnice še vedno lahko spremenijo v nasmeh.
Predvsem pa je odgovor vedno -- ljubezen. Vedno.
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Take away is " it's more important to arrive in good spirits than to arrive on time". Need to remember this when I get anxious for no reason .
pilgrimage thats etched in my beingness-) 🙏Gracias Buen Camino!
Not thought of by sprei waterproof if it goes over 900 KM
Beautiful! I walked the Camino in 2011, part of it, though experienced the same. I think the pilgrimage has a unique meaning for each of the pilgrims, but at the same time, it is amazingly surprising that most of us experienced the same. Buen Camino!
This article is amazing everytime I read it, I find something new and inspiring. Kudoss
Just love it. Thanks Guri
Guri,
you can't even imagine how this letter parallels your walk - your path - with that ofcountless others on a similar path realization. The parallels were striking. I began reading your passage and envisoned you on this walk but, my vision grew into something much more magnanimous, realizing that this is the metaphoric key - to achieve your goal of a 37 day walk yes but of me and untold others of our own life's destination. I am enjoying the journey.
Thank you for sharing this. I connect with this piece in so many ways!!!!!! xoxo
Max Ehrman's writing "Desiderata" is my daily inspiration. I now have two to live by. This piece is beautifully written. Sincere thanks for sharing, as I plan to do as well. You are simply amazing, Guri.
So simple yet so profound and so comforting! Thanks Guri!
Guri, I'm just re-reading this. Thank you for being a light that shines so brightly for the rest of us to see. You brighten paths. Sending you love and hugs
Guri, I just re-read this. Thank you for sharing the light that shines within you. It provides guidance in so many ways. I send you hugs and love.
That was beautiful, thank you so much for taking the time to share such an important message.
wonderful guri... trying my best to embrace bad.. and trying to find my own pace. god bless!!
My journey has no destination, no vision, no direction. It is not measured by time (days, hours) or distance (miles or kilometers). It is exciting all the time. I am learning all the time. I do not know whether it is of any value to anyone else. So i keep to myself.
Well written, Guri. Thanks for sharing. We all need these reminders from time to time to maintain a perspective on what's important in life.
Bienvenida a casa peregrina! Nos vemos en el camino. Buen viaje!
beautifully said
Dear Guri,
It's such an incredible chance to walk on the path of wisdom. I have that dream to walk on the same route since I read Paulo Coelho's book, Pilgrimage six years ago. You are very fortunate to walk and learn along the way.
Thanks for sharing your insights with us.
Lots of love
Gauri
So poignant.I wish I couldremember all the good tips and follow at least a few,in my long journey of life.Thanks for the lovely letter,and the punch line at the end,It is LOVE which will always win.
Thank you
As one who's been on a 6-year journey to raise awareness about invisible homeless children, youth and families in America, I relate to Ms. Mehta's insightful observations. She walked. I downsized and have lived in a small motorhome, chronicling non-urban homelessness and poverty, reliant on others for support of my endeavors. Each step has been a mystery and a marvel.
This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. It says everything that I need to know and everything that I would like to share with my near and dear ones, especially my two children. A heartfelt thank you, Guri.