Why?

Why? Why do you feel propelled to walk 800kms and for what?

Because I feel a strong inner pull to do it! That's my biggest reason. (Thanks Paulo Coelho)

This is the question everyone wants answered. There are sooo many reasons why I want to do this, the most powerful reason is this inner calling to slip on my hiking boots and walk this ancient road to Santiago... Am I religious? I like to say I'm spiritual. I believe strongly in a higher spirit. Who knows what experiences, challenges, people or miracles I'll come across, but that's what I can't wait to experience.

A couple of weeks ago a close friend asked me this same question and I replied 'I know I won't find all the answers to life or the actual meaning of life, all I want, is to experience something new. I'm ready for newness in my life. A new chapter has opened itself up and is calmly awaiting a new story.

In a nutshell these are my reasons:

• Learn to Risk more


• Travel by myself. I've always travelled with someone, I'm inspired by females travelling solo.


• Challenge myself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually


• Practise Spanish
  
• Eat, eat, eat....I love Spanish food...Bring on the Tapas


• Hopefully discover what my life's purpose is..Especially in the work arena


• Open myself up to meeting and creating new friendships


• Laugh as much as I possibly can


• Take one day and one step at a time


• Let go


• Give thanks to God for all the blessings in my life


• I'd like to come across healers who can teach me different healing techniques


• I'd also like to give back to other pilgrims by doing reiki on them. It's been awhile


• Send out prayers and good wishes to all the people in my life


• I want to look back in life and say I've accomplished something extraordinary


• The majority of people I've spoken to who've completed this walk seem to go back time and time again, I want to know what that feels like.


• I want to experience miracles


• I want the adventure of my lifetime


• And ultimately have the time of my life!

No doubt I'll be adding more later down the track...hehehe

Let the journey begin............