Within the Way Without
Just got my copy and wanted to share my reflections on “Within the Way without”
As I said previously, normally, I stay away from emotional films or music. As a veteran of the Viet Nam conflict, I still find myself avoiding movies that “say” they portray “how it was”. I’ve found that deep inside…no one really knows...so why tramp go over an icy surface one already recognizes as rotten. When I get tricked into remembering…or as some say…”reliving” it all comes out in a rush that’s nearly uncontrollable.
“Within the Way Without” did exactly the same thing to me.
When it arrived this afternoon, I made a sandwich, a drink (adult beverage) and made a fire. I sat down for an enjoyable afternoon ready for a travel log about the Camino.
The sandwich is nearly untouched…the drink long gone and the fire burns hotter than ever!
Sil wrote: I enjoy it more each time I watch it and this time it had me reduced to tears.
If it doesn’t “reduce one to tears”…I believe there’s something missing in your life!
Call it religion, empathy, understanding or an awakening. Call it what you will. If there’s no realization within you that you’re not alone…then bunky, you’re truly lost.
To me, a public display of affection is nearly as anathema as crying.
At times, I was shaking in concert with the inner person I was privy to in each of the pilgrims as they fought to first control, then confront and finally collapse in the realization that there’s more to the Camino and life than just walking the Milky Way. Each had their vulnerabilities, strengths and inner conflicts to deal with. And, it’s in the way each makes peace with themselves that rings true.
Previously, I wrote, flippantly: I've sent for the DVD...maybe it will prepare me better for My Camino. I sure hope the vinotinto helps too.
Please, if you haven’t seen the DVD…do so! And if you have…now you know!
Buen Camino,
Arn