A Journey to Oneself

Description

Author Helmut Busam breaks out of everyday life and travels the Camino de Santiago with an old tractor. Helmut Busam describes in his book "A Journey to Oneself" and in interviews several profound spiritual experiences during his pilgrimage with the tractor to Santiago de Compostela and further to Cape Finisterre: Moments of inner contact:

• Tears in front of the Cathedral of Santiago: When Helmut Busam stood in front of the famous cathedral after a long drive, he was so moved that tears came to his eyes.
• Visit to the relics of Saint James: Access to these spiritual symbols was particularly touching for him and triggered a deep inner resonance.
• Monte Irago - the highest point of the Camino: At 1,500 meters above sea level, he experienced a special connection to nature and the path itself.
• Baptism of his tractor with Atlantic water at Cape Finisterre: A symbolic act that marked the end of a spiritual journey for him. The power of deceleration:
• Through the slow drive with the tractor, he perceived the landscape, churches, and castles more intensely and felt closer to the world.
• He describes how conscious slowness helped him reflect on himself and gain new perspectives. Encounters with people:
• The openness and warmth of the people along the way - spontaneous invitations, conversations, and gestures - Helmut Busam found spiritually connecting.
• His statement: "If you have no friends, buy a tractor and go to Santiago" shows how deeply these human encounters touched him. Helmut Busam chooses a very personal, emotional tone. He not only describes kilometers and routes but also opens his innermost self and shares thoughts, doubts, and joys. Short, vivid chapters in his book facilitate reading flow and create closeness to the author.

Highlights

• Reading by author Helmut Busam
• Pilgrimage with an old tractor
• Spiritual experiences on the Camino de Santiago

General Information

Helmut Busam presents his experiences and insights during his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. The event takes place at the Burgbühne s´freche hus in Oberkirch and offers insights into his profound spiritual moments.

Location

Apothekergasse 7, 77704 Oberkirch, Germany

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