Podcast: A Mindful Middle on the Camino with Mish Green
Rita Bonivento 
Mish was feeling stuck and lost. Stress and anxiety were ruling her life and affecting her health. In survival mode, Mish wanted to thrive.
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.” - Maya Angelou
Inspired by this Maya Angelou quote in her mid-40s, it soon became Mish Green's mantra as she raised a teenage boy and supported her father through his battle with cancer.
Having not long separated from her partner of nearly twenty years, Mish was navigating life on her own in what seemed like everything had collided.
Mish was feeling stuck and lost. Stress and anxiety were ruling her life and affecting her health. In survival mode, Mish wanted to thrive.
Mish started with a daily morning walk and a simple meditation practice. Her morning routine became an essential part of her day.
She started to explore mindfulness and how she could incorporate in her day. Mish devoured articles and books, followed like-minded people on social media, listened to podcasts, and participated in challenges, courses and coaching programs.
Mish set herself a goal of walking the Camino. That opportunity came in 2018 to walk the Portuguese Coastal Camino from Porto to Santiago.
The week prior Mish found herself at the lowest point ever. She was burnt out, experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety. She doubted she would be able to get on a plane and fly halfway round the world. Somehow Mish found the strength, got on the plane and walked 350km over 14 days extending Camino to Finisterre.
It was the best thing she ever did, connecting with fellow pilgrims, experiencing the lows and highs whilst overcoming challenges and obstacles. Mish returned with the realisation that our life’s journey is our Camino.
“Don’t come to the Camino looking for answers. Instead, come with an open heart and you may be surprised by what you find.” Jane Blanchard
A Mindful Middle continues as a journey Mish wants to share, an appreciation for life and living in the moment in the middle years embracing mindfulness, mediation and walking. Mish's goal is to take groups of women to Spain and walk the Camino.
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Categories: Mindfulness, Self-care, Podcast