THE Way of St James” is a pilgrimage with a long history and many routes. I know that, for some, it has become a modern fad and 
sincerely hope that this is not part of my own motivation.
I am doing it – if I can – for a personal and spiritual reason. John Brierley has written a practical and mystical manual for the modern day pilgrim which I recommend. I leave tomorrow (Monday) and will remember you all in my prayers and daily devotions. Please pray for me.
To laugh is to risk appearing a fool.
To weep is to risk being called sentimental.
To reach out to another is to risk involvement.
To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self.
To place your ideas and dreams before a crowd is to risk their loss.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To live is to risk dying.
To try is to risk failure.
But risks must be taken
Because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing
The people who risk nothing may avoid suffering and sorrow,
But they cannot learn, feel, change, grow or really live.
Chained by their servitude they are slaves who have forfeited all freedom.
Only a person who risks is truly free.