A natural human tendency that one gets to see most often in strenuous or long pilgrimages or journeys: no matter how weary or tired one is, the awareness of being closer to home or destination spurs us on greatly. There is an adrenalin rush when one sees home or the finishing line in sight.
I remember the Student cross pilgrimage walk from Ely to Walshingham nearly 5 years ago. As we were getting closer to the Shrine, the sound and gusto of our hymns and singing increased. Our feet naturally gained fresh strength, even though we were dragging our feet after three days of continuous walk and climb. A couple of youngsters even broke down in joyful tears when we stepped into the small chapel at the place. Embracing one another, jumping about, shaking hands... all with such enthusiasm and freshness, as if we just started our journey that morning. There were no traces of our long journey (except for our stench of not having bathed for three days!).
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