Category: Called to the Camino

  • New Article on SheLoves magazine

    I discovered SheLoves magazine last year and instantly fell in love! This online publication’s mission is Our mission is “to mobilize and empower women, so we may transform our world together”. Powerful stuff, huh? I submitted an article to them in January and today it went live! As you know, I’ve been writing my book about…

  • I’m Writing a Book

    In my last post, I was less than a day out from starting the Camino de Santiago. Here you now find me, having completed the walk – all 500 miles of it – and trying to figure out what life looks like after this amazing experience. I’m in the midst of some life transitions, which…

  • Jet Lag, Anxiety, and 5AM Dance Parties

    Jet Lag, Anxiety, and 5AM Dance Parties

    I arrived in London yesterday. But to be honest, I have no idea what day it is. These last few days have blended into one hazy day. I can’t sleep on planes. I know this about myself. I’ve tried just about everything and have come to accept this reality about my body. I always know…

  • One Week Out

    Walking around my room these last few days has been like walking around a ghost town. Things are packed or in process of being packed. I am going to miss this place. My room. My chair in the corner. I wonder if I will ever be back here. Something about my Camino has me wondering…

  • What the F- Am I Doing, and Other Prayers for the Camino

    What the F- Am I Doing, and Other Prayers for the Camino

    I’ve entered an interesting rhythm as I have been training for my Camino. On one day, I am excited and thrilled at the thought of my pilgrimage. On the other days, I am pure fear. I worry about whether or not I can walk the entire 500 plus miles. I wonder if health issues will…

  • Why the Camino?

    Give me my scallop shell of quiet; My staff of faith to walk upon;  My scrip of joy, immortal diet;  My bottle of salvation;  My gown of glory (hope’s true gage)  And then I’ll take my pilgrimage.  – Sir Walter Raleigh Since going public about my walking the Camino de Santiago, many have asked the…