We had a great time last night in the hostel in Molinaseca , we rejoined PJ, and Lisa, found them sitting in the shade of a tree relaxing along the rivers edge, we enjoyed aBrazilian dinner created by our hostel hosts, a special evening where each of us shared our reasons for our Camino walk and some of what we had learned along the way.
Renee and I have found a deeper connection then we thought possible . Building on the foundation of love.
All along the Camino I have been fascinated by the old foundations the doors the Windows . Many of the structures today are upon the foundations of old roman ruins , some using the the old foundation , or reusing the stones from the ruins of old. The use of some else’s foundation can be risky, as it might not be suitable for the new use. Adopting someone else’s idea may not work . The great Cathedral in Leon was built on top of old ruins to save money and labor. As it turned out the old foundation could not support the cathedral and had to be changed during the construction. I am reminded that when we build our life on others foundations, that we might be disappointed in the out come, of what we intend to build.
As I look at the doors and windows along the Camino . I wonder what is behind those doors? I can only imagine what is there , so my mind creates an idea or image of what is there, without really knowing what is behind the door. We do this in relationships where we imagine what someone else is thinking or what we think they believe . I try to look in the windows of old buildings but can’t see a thing , because there is no light to illuminate , I am reminded that we can’t always see what is there, so we imagine what might be there. As we pry the door open a little or allow the sun to shine in a window , we can now see some of what is inside, with enough illumination we can see how strong the foundation is on the inside . So in relationships we should not rely on our imagination of what someone else is all about, we need to open the door to their inside, open the window to allow more light to illuminate them to truly see their foundation. This way we can fully support and build a lasting structure that will stand the test of time and weather all the storms.
Today I celebrate opening doors and windows and finding useful foundations. If we look with an open heart and with no expectations , we may find the truth of what is within and the foundation upon which it is built. We have the ability to explore each other, and apreciate the beauty of what we find in each other.
Thought for the day;
Reality or illusion, which is which?
Some photos.
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