Maria Elena Cuarez, first-generation Latina from Chicago, shares her experience of embarking on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. She discusses her cultural upbringing, the significance of turning 30, and the fears and barriers she had to overcome to take this journey. Maria Elena offers advice to others considering the Camino and emphasizes the importance of following your heart and not letting fears hold you back. She also shares a unique practice of receiving daily notes from friends to stay connected and open to love.
Takeaways
- Personal milestones, like turning 30, can shape one's desire to embark on the Camino.
- Overcoming fears and barriers is essential to realizing the Camino journey.
- Following your heart and not letting fears hold you back is key to manifesting miracles in life.
"If it works and you are very passionate about it, people will help you make it work. So don't let little things deter you from it."
"I would tell them just to go for it. If you know it's the right time, even if you don't think it's the right time, you know your heart does. So don't let fears get in your way because I feel that's the first step of saying yes to the Camino."
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