our worldly possessions and vanity.
Many items are necessary. Two days change of
clothing, an extra pair of socks, a few first aid items
(primarily for our feet), a headlamp for early morning walking.
Some items are personal preference. For instance,
walking sticks, sleeping sheet vs. sleeping bag,
sweater, down vest, or wind breaker.
Other items, however, which are keeping me up at
night are the items I want to pack which make me feel good about myself. A small curling iron, a dress to
wear to dinner, some blush.
Which brings me to my purpose for walking in the
first place. My initial interest in pursuing this endeavor was adventure. I love to walk and I love the outdoors. What a fabulous way to enjoy both.
But my goals have developed with time. I continue to want this walking adventure. But I also want to experience personal growth. And one area I can work on is
worrying about my outward appearance.
I have six weeks to decide. Do I really need that
blush, that curling iron, or that dress? Maybe when I begin my Camino I will, but maybe by the time I reach Santiago I will have learned to love myself without all of that !
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