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The Music of Life Is Made of Moments
Each step on the Camino is a single note. Each conversation, each sunrise, each blunder and breakthrough is another. On their own, they may seem small. But when you look back, you begin to hear the shape of something larger.

Jon Croy
May 132 min read
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Understanding the Post-Camino Blues
On the Camino, the usual noise of everyday life fades away and is replaced with a hyper reality where every step has meaning.

Jon Croy
Oct 20, 20244 min read
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The Magic of the Pyrenees
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is the city where the Camino Le Puy terminates, and the Camino Frances begins. The charm of...

Jon Croy
Sep 27, 20244 min read
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Wet Feet, Warm Connections: Camino Le Puy Days 18-23
The Camino Le Puy continues to throw its mix of surprises, challenges, and unforgettable moments at me. Over days 18 to 23, I found...
jon croy
Sep 11, 20248 min read
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Why would you need to stop?
Camino Le Puy Day 17 30 years ago, when I felt bulletproof, I embarked on a long road trip, driving 24 hours straight to Colorado for a...
jon croy
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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Is optimism a form of spirituality?
Day 16 Cahors to Montcuq I’m an optimist. I have developed super powers that revolve around this trait. For instance, I always get a...
jon croy
Sep 2, 20242 min read
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Beyond the Horizon: Walking Into the Heart of the Camino Le Puy
As we crossed the threshold of Day 10 on the Camino Le Puy, the journey had already begun to carve its way into our minds and bodies. The...

Jon Croy
Sep 1, 202412 min read
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It's Okay Donkey
​The Next Five Days on the Camino Le Puy Embarking on the Camino Le Puy is more than just a walk; it’s an experience that challenges the...

Jon Croy
Aug 24, 20247 min read
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Steps of Struggle and Strength: My First Four Days on the Camino Le Puy
Embarking on the Camino Le Puy, I thought I had a pretty good handle on this whole pilgrimage thing. After all, I’d already tackled the...

Jon Croy
Aug 19, 20249 min read
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Confessions of a Snorer
I vividly remember a ski-trip with my dad, our neighbor Mr. Jones, my sister and her boyfriend. It’s etched into my memory because at...

Jon Croy
Aug 14, 20243 min read
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Crafting a Purposeful Life After Work
Throughout our lives, we invest immense time and energy into building our careers. From a young age, we prepare through education,...

Jon Croy
Jun 24, 20245 min read
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Walking Towards Excellence: Lessons from the Camino for Executives
I believe strongly in continual improvement. It doesn’t matter if I’m cooking breakfast, practicing yoga, riding my bike, or running a...

Jon Croy
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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Navigating Anxiety: Preparing for My Third Camino de Santiago
As I sit down to plan my third and fourth Camino journeys, I find myself grappling with a familiar yet unwelcome companion: travel...

Jon Croy
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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Holistic Lessons from My Caminos
As someone who has walked the Camino, I can attest that this journey is as much about inner discovery as it is about traversing beautiful...

Jon Croy
Jan 12, 20244 min read
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The Art of Packing for the Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage route in Spain that has been traveled for centuries. Up until recently, pilgrims walking the...

Jon Croy
Dec 14, 20234 min read
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Preparing Your Body and Mind for the Journey of a Lifetime
The Camino de Santiago, a renowned pilgrimage in Spain, is not just a walk in the park. It's a physically and mentally demanding journey...

Jon Croy
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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Embarking on Life-Changing Journeys
In May 2023, I embarked on a journey that redefined my life - walking the Camino de Santiago. This pilgrimage not only transformed me but...

Jon Croy
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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