398/499 … dirt without is tarnished within (10/25/08)
We arrive at tonight’s hostel in St. Xulian.
There was something “dead” in the vibe here. The hostel itself was extremely posh and the food was extremely high quality (both represented in its cost, which was quite exorbitant), and yet there was a stark disconnect between the proprietor and the pilgrims.
Of course, an integral part of any such perception is projection, so I was left to wonder what it was in my own life that was inspiring a similar annoyance.
Uncomfortable clarity is clarity nonetheless … Now all that remains is for me to joyfully USE what I then learned.
“Compassionate detachment is not understanding what needs to be released, but rather comprehending with clarity what has already departed.” ~ anonymous
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