The Walk - Preparing for my Second Camino

The Walk - Preparing for my Second Camino

From The Walk by Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

March 25, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

Fr. Roderick shares his preparations and reflections as he gets ready for his second Camino to Santiago de Compostela, focusing on a slower, more mindful approach to the journey.

I’m getting ready for a trip that feels both exciting and slightly overwhelming: I'm going to walk my second Camino to Santiago de Compostela! There’s a long list of things that need to be done, deadlines that don’t move, and a body and mind that are already feeling the pressure. Normally, this would be the moment where I push harder, try to finish everything, and ignore the warning signs. But this time, I’m trying something different. Instead of forcing my way through the chaos, I’m learning to slow down, to choose what really matters, and to accept that not everything will be finished before I leave. What’s changed is not the workload, but how I respond to it. In the past, I would measure myself against an invisible standard and tell myself I wasn’t doing enough. That voice is still there sometimes, but I’m starting to recognize it for what it is. I’m learning to work with my limits instead of constantly pushing against them. That means taking breaks, stopping when I’ve done enough, and trusting that I can pick things up again the next day. It’s not always easy, especially when everything feels urgent, but it does make a difference. And maybe that’s already part of the journey…

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

Topics covered

  • Camino
  • spiritual journey
  • self-acceptance
  • mindfulness
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • Camino
  • Santiago de Compostela
  • spirituality
  • mindfulness
  • personal growth
  • self-acceptance
  • journey

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Camino de Santiago

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