Lessons from the Camino * … ( 11 / 01 / 2008 )
Lessons from the Camino * … ( 11 / 01 / 2008 )
Traditional wisdom teaches us that life is not about suffering , but rather a call to “ be happy ” … and yet the Camino teaches us that true Joy comes not with less pain or more pleasure , but rather during the transcendence of our discomforts via radically selfless acts of Kindness .
Traditional wisdom teaches us that our health is our most valuable possession … and yet the Camino teaches us that health is meaningless unless used to further another ’ s sense of Wholeness ( i . e . either inner experiences of calm or outer expressions of joy ).
Traditional wisdom teaches us that abundance is everywhere and that all of us have a right to be “ wealthy ” … and yet the Camino teaches us that true Wealth comes from appreciating what we already have -- by giving it joyfully ( or by using it willingly ) for the betterment of others .
Traditional wisdom teaches us that we are allowed to co-create whatever we desire … and yet the Camino teaches us that the Universe loves us so much , that every one of our self-centered desires is inevitably taken from us – thereby freeing us to truly Love .
Traditional wisdom teaches us to keep striving for a “ better life ” … and yet the Camino teaches us that life is perfect as IS – and that because it isn ’ t broken , we should refrain from trying to fix it … After all , if you already have it , stop looking for it !
Traditional wisdom teaches us that we need to establish “ healthy boundaries ” in order to not let anyone divert us from our own “ perfect path ” … and yet the Camino teaches us that our true Purpose is choosing to intimately connect with others ’ -- that we might then more readily relieve their burdens .
Traditional wisdom teaches us that letting go of others allows them to finally love us “ correctly ” … and yet the Camino teaches us that compassionate detachment allows us to -- finally & truly -- Love others at all .
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