The Camino Will Provide - Learning To Trust the Universe is one
man's journey of body, mind and spirit. The adventure begins with a
valiant leap of faith, as the author, David O'Brien, heeds the
final words of a dear friend "Follow your heart... life is brief"
and embarks on a 500-mile walking pilgrimage across Spain. Feeling
that his comfortable life in Alaska no longer nourishes his heart,
Dave is drawn to celebrate the 40 days flanking his 50th birthday
walking The Way of St. James, most commonly known as El Camino, a
775 kilometer(500 mile) route that has been walked by millions over
the centuries in search of a second chance at life. The pages erupt
with physical, mental and spiritual challenges as Dave mingles with
his fellow travelers, wrestles with his boots and blisters while
learning to listen to his own rhythm and inner guidance. Endless
questions accompany his daily treks: Where should I stay the night?
How far can I realistically go today? Where will my next meal come
from? Will my money hold out? What items really warrant their
weight to be carried all this way on my aching back? Why in the
world would I embark on such a journey without being in better
shape? What is the best way to lace my hiking boots? Does "lancing"
blisters really work? Where does that last ounce of strength come
from to keep going when physical exhaustion threatens to deflate my
ability to go on? Why have I not "settled down"? Why am I doing
this? Not really knowing how he would take to a 40-day, 500-mile
sojourn, Dave brought 50 unopened letters containing words of
wisdom submitted by his friends and family. The serendipity and
inspiration of reading these quotes and messages from his loved
ones never ceases to encourage (and amaze) Dave as he perseveres
toward his goal of attending the Pilgrim's Mass in the Cathedral of
Santiago, marking the completion of this long, arduous journey.
Fellow "pilgrims" (as those who walk the Way of St. James are
called) become forever etched in Dave's heart as they share miles
of challenges, triumphs, meals and accommodations. Jacques, a
retired French college professor, rescues Dave on Day One when he
finds him lost after only 200 yards on the trail. Rodney and
Gordon, a couple of Aussies, one 60 something and the other 70
something, who carry 50-pound packs, regularly inspire and
embarrass Dave when he has trouble keeping up. By the time he
enters the final stretch, Dave's "gaggle" of friends has grown to
also include Sasha, Clarey, Carole, Jerome, and Graham, each of
whom added another significant thread to the rich mosaic that
became his 50th birthday celebration. Emerging from the Camino's
end, Dave's heart and soul found the nourishment and meaning he set
off in search of. The Camino will Provide- Learning to trust the
universe allows adventurers of all walks a glimpse into this simple
yet miraculous journey through the sharing of Dave's Camino
journals. By walking alongside Dave every step of the way, readers
are heartened as they are reminded of the power of sheer faith,
kindness and perseverance.
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