Stefan van Dierendonck

A writer on the road: Stefan van Dierendonck

In August 2022, writer and former priest Stefan van Dierendonck walked the Walk of Wisdom in seven days. At the end of each day, he sent a 'pop-up newsletter' of his day trip to people who had signed up for it. A skeptical, but benevolent reacquaintance…
Walk of Wisdom in tekeningen

The Walk of Wisdom in drawings by Esther Zijlmans

We don't often get such a beautiful creative report. Thanks Esther: We look forward to your sequel! By Esther Zijlmans Yes, I'm here! This was Sunday, August 7, 2022. Started on Saturday 30 July and started walking after the very nice…
Levenswandel - Paul Spierings

Poem pilgrim Alberthe Papma: Levenswandeling

We received a beautiful poem by Alberthe Papma (pilgrim 1430), who walked the route with her husband Paul Spierings. Paul Spierings Biography Unexpected happinessjust on a walktranquil beauty Age-old symbolA signpost for pilgrimsbeacon…

Linda Heinsdijk: “If I am who I am, I attract beautiful people” (report)

Walk of WisdomEvery step I take is taken more and more consciouslyI am aware of everything I carry with meThe backpack is carefully packedEvery piece has been thought throughDo I want to wear this?Do I want to take this with me on my path?What…
Wandelcoach Natasja Beumer

Natasja Beumer: the detour is more interesting than the highway (part 2)

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This is the second part of the travelogue of walking coach Natasja Beumer. Read part 1 here . When the Waal is out of sight, the imagination flows." Twan Niesten Travel companions After a few extra kilometers from the path to the B&B…

Natasja Beumer: a new beginning – pilgrim’s report (1)

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Natasja Beumer is a walking coach and walked the Walk of Wisdom last winter. Her walking practice is called Kintsugi, which means "to heal shards". This time she wanted to set off with her own shards. Below is her story, part 1. Contemporary…

A heart full enough – report silence walk Rob van Sprang

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On the 9th of April I left for a silent walk in our series 'the Walk of Wisdom in a year round' from the garden shed of the Veroovering in Ravenstein (see photo). The walk led by Nathalie Roovers was my 'high' of the year during the previous…
Groesbeek Walk of Wisdom

Throughout the seasons – by pilgrim Marouska Brandsma

Marouska Brandsma walked the Walk of Wisdom pilgrimage around Nijmegen throughout all seasons in nine months.
bruggetje Bergharen door Martine van Vliet

“Not yet straight on to the end point…” – Martine van Vliet

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Not just a while to go straight to the end point... writes pilgrim Martine van Vliet when she has almost completed the journey...
Cover Fertile Earth Elysian Fields by Siemen Dijkstra

Fertile Earth – How Do We Become Good Ancestors? Report.

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Report of the Walk of Wisdom in the special issue of Fertile Earth 'how do we become good ancestors?'