Big stage: Willi Eisenlöffel started the Camino de Santiago a good 100 kilometres from Santiago de Compostela. He completed the route in six days. © Private
In an interview, Willi Eisenlöffel explains why he documented his pilgrimage on Youtube - and whether he was able to benefit from the Camino de Santiago despite his work in filming.
Hausham – For six days in April, Willi Eisenlöffel made a pilgrimage from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela – the last 117 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. The former FWG municipal councillor in Hausham filmed his trip and documented it on Youtube in a total of two and a half hours. In an interview, the 65-year-old explains how he nevertheless found his way to spirituality and why he put so much work into production.
Mr. Eisenlöffel, you are better known from politics than from the church. What motivated you to make a pilgrimage?
Willi Eisenlöffel: In fact, it wasn't for religious reasons (laughs). Rather, the interest in the path and the spirituality associated with it. Like probably a lot of people, I saw the film "Ich bin dann mal weg" by Hape Kerkeling and later read the book. At some point, the time had come: I wanted to experience for myself the experiences that so many people are talking about.
Spirituality is also about focusing on the essentials. Does this fit in with Youtube?
Iron spoon: Filming is definitely distracting. I was looking for good motifs a lot, once I even fell down. And you also perceive the information around you differently with a camera. But I don't regret it. I was open to spirituality and absolutely achieved my goal. The 13 films that were made are very valuable to me: I can always review the experiences. And even those who can no longer walk the path can experience every single day.
Abandonment of technology does not always make sense
So they didn't want to switch off from the digital world.
Iron spoon: There are reasons not to do without technology when making a pilgrimage. You can call the ambulance in an emergency and get more involved in the track if you know how far it is and how much time you have. It is important to me to use technology in a coordinated manner. But the question of dependency is different.
Do the videos have a specific message?
Iron spoon: With us it is incredibly beautiful to hike. But the Camino de Santiago is of a different calibre than the Huberspitz and Gindelalm. But I managed the way well, although I am not a sports ace and absolutely untrained. Anyone can go this way, that's what I want to show with my videos. And the experiences are very rewarding.
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They also give tips on the internet for those who are struggling with spirituality.
Iron spoon: It's a little food for thought. On the Camino de Santiago, I realized that we can influence what we call happiness. In order to receive happiness, we must align our speech, thoughts and actions with it. This cannot be taken for granted.
Great interest after returning home
What was the response to your trip and the videos?
Iron spoon: Huge. Wherever I've been, I've met with a lot of interest. Many still want to come to my house and talk about their experiences. Then you realize how many people want to make a pilgrimage. There are often pretextual reasons in the way: too little vacation, no time or no condition. It was important to me not to push the trip too far back. At some point, you don't do it anymore. And then it's too late.
The interview was conducted by Jonas Napiletzki.
Information about the trip
Willi Eisenlöffel gives on his Youtube channel under www.youtube.com/@wilhelmeisenloffel531 as well as in a lecture at the vhs Hausham on Friday, November 24th.
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