<DIV>Also, I was thinking that silence, approached as a "rule" or a "vow" on the Camino could sometimes be a violation of charity. Others may want to talk, may need to talk. I ran into one young man who happened to be very lonely that day. It would have been unkind of me to refuse to talk or listen because I had a "vow". Even in a Religious House, the practice of silence is broken when keeping it would be a violation of charity. (You've got an ex-nun here! )</DIV>
<DIV>Paul is right. You will find much silence on the Camino, especially if you value it. Don't let the search for silence become your prison.</DIV>
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<DIV>Deanna<BR><BR><B><I>Paul Newfield <pcn01aWEBDSI.COM></I></B> wrote:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For me, part of the joy of the camino was the incredible brotherhood that develops among the pilgrims. </FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE><p><hr SIZE=1>
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