On the way from Logroño to Leon, I mentioned a transformative meditation and then didn't get into what came to my mind. Given that it was two long bus rides, I had a nice amount of time to get into the zone and I was able not only to further forgive all the wrong-doers in my life. My peers who, in their struggle to understand me, mocked or ignored me. My former boss who constantly found fault in what I did despite the fact that everyone else recognized my hard work and of course my biological parents and the emotional and physical trauma they caused.
The thought that entered my mind was that without their moments of weakness, I would not have sought my inner strength. As is written in the book of Buddhist teachings about the higher self, the same can be said about strength and confidence; which is that though the moon gets covered by clouds, it is untouched and untainted by them and so it is. You can't look outward for a light that is within you. The problem is, when all we see is darkness around us, we don't have much reason to believe that we can be a solution to some of it.
Another thought that entered my mind is that every time I notice something beautiful or savor a euphoric moment, I am hearing/seeing that God loves me. These are constant reminders that I am forever surrounded by the love of God, that I am love and loved. So if I can share my photos, maybe I can help other people feel at peace with the world.
Jokes from the Camino: The Camino turned me into a raging alcoholic and I will have to start AA meetings when I go home. (The wine in Europe is cheap and it became a quick trail habit to develop.)
Just 1 more bottle of wine. (Holds up 4 fingers instead.)
Cook in Danish sounds a lot like cock so someone accidentally said "Send my compliments to the cock".
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