只要你以十足的信心迈出第一步，几乎就能保证到达目的地，前提是你能够在中间阶段始终保持真诚。
经过全程最长的一天——38公里——我的双脚终于踏上了罗马人眼中的世界尽头。从法国的圣让-皮耶德波尔到西班牙最西端的菲尼斯特雷角，这是一段漫长而有趣的旅程。
人们永远无法想象这样的朝圣之旅会对我们的生活产生怎样的影响。坐在灯塔旁的岩石上，欣赏着我一生中最壮丽的日落，这似乎是这段900公里旅程的完美句点。
在这三十七天的徒步之旅中，我学到了很多。我明白了，只要迈出第一步，无论走得多么缓慢，无论跛行还是爬行，无论晴天还是雨天，无论生病还是健康，无论快乐还是悲伤——你终会到达目的地。起初，路途或许显得漫长而宽广，但只要一步一步，一天一天地走下去，你就能慢慢跨越起点和终点之间的鸿沟。
我明白，你必须清楚自己要去哪里。你的心中不应有任何疑虑，这样，即使遇到阻碍，也不会持续太久，因为你清楚地知道自己该往哪里走。你已稳稳地走在自己的道路上。
一旦你拥有了清晰的愿景：享受旅程吧。终点永远不如旅程美好。要始终专注于每一天，每一刻。没有明天可以改进，一切都在当下。生命就在此刻诞生。
如果你偏离了正道，也不要忽视路标。不要试图走捷径，不要寻找捷径。你终究要回到正道上。上坡和下坡没有区别。它们对旅程都至关重要，就像同一只鸟的两只翅膀。
记住，有时道路会充满美景、自然风光和潺潺流淌的河流。有时你会发现自己走在高速公路上，逆向行驶，努力避免被车撞，只希望能够平安度过这一天。其实都一样，道路并非一成不变——地形会不断变化。最重要的是，要始终朝着同一个方向前进。
每一天都有惊喜；记住要欣然接受好与坏。花点时间欣赏周围的美好。并且永远不要忘记停下来伸出援手。保持好心情比准时到达更重要。
善待你的身心。付出多少，收获多少。不要暴饮暴食，但也要确保身体得到足够的滋养。永远不要低估充足睡眠的重要性。至于心灵——不要长时间与那些唱衰者和闲言碎语的人相处。不要让你的心灵习惯于此。保持安静和独处才是更好的选择。
不要试图跟上别人的步伐；如果你走得太快，超过了腿部的承受能力，很快就会筋疲力尽。如果你走得太慢，也会感到疲惫。找到属于你自己的生活节奏。跟随你内心的脉搏，聆听来自灵魂深处的轻柔乐章。
专注，但也要灵活。僵硬会让你变得脆弱。思维灵活能让生活更持久。让负面情绪快速过去，并对生活中所有美好的事物心怀感激——这是倍增美好事物的秘诀。记住，即使你脚上起了水泡，膝盖疼痛，背也酸痛——你的嘴唇依然能够绽放笑容。
归根结底，答案永远是——爱。永远都是。
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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.