[Gocamino] Wise pilgrim

[Grant Spangler]

Well one nice thing is hearing from long silent compañeros del Camino. Patricia de Miami .. o de Nueva Orleans, Ralph, Rosina, and of course Bob. God bless us, every one. ; )

Grant

http://www.ElCaminoSantiago.com
Resources for the Pilgrimage Road to Santiago

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On Jul 31, 2013, at 6:12 PM, Hathor821 at aol.com wrote:

Beautifully said Grant! I have not followed any of the 'Wise Pilgrim' e mails...but it appears that it has become a hot topic for disagreement which originates from various points of view.  Balzac said something like this:
 
'I don't necessarily agree with what you have said, but I will fight to death my right to say it.'
 
;)
Patricia de New Orleans and el Camino
 
In a message dated 7/31/2013 6:12:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time, gaspangler at hotmail.com writes:
The 1300s Pilgrim would invariably be confused with jet aircraft, Gore-Tex rain gear, electric lights and automobiles. To name a few. I am probably one of the most minimalist walkers you could encounter on the Road, and I have of course considered the psychic and spiritual weight involved with the techno toys. I perceive do perceive a bit of technophobia in some posts, but it takes all sorts to make up the Pilgrim community. As Sil has pointed out, the availability of Internet cafés has diminished greatly in the past few years. Look around your town, look at all those vacant spaces where pay phones used to live. It's the same in Europe. Things change. Reservations unfortunately are now recommended on the Camino Francés. Get over it. The only constant is change. Species either adapt or die. If you insist on a "real" Camino experience, I suggest you walk in sandals, sleep on hay, and die before you get home. That would uphold and honor the ancient art of Pilgrimage. Too much pain and suffering? In the 21st century we are uniquely in a position of having choices to balance danger and safety, discovery and predictability. It's everyone's personal choice. Tranquilo. Let everyone have their own Camino, be it with modern or ancient sensibilities. Encourage and support one another. This is a place for ideas and information sharing. Be nice. It's the Pilgrim Way. 

Buen Camino,

Grant

http://www.ElCaminoSantiago.com
Resources for the Pilgrimage Road to Santiago

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