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Title: The Mindful Traveler

Subtitle: A Guide to Journaling and Transformative Travel

Author: Jim Currie

Narrator: Forris Day Jr.

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-18-18

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Genres: Self Development, How-To

Publisher's Summary:

For Jim Currie, a weekend getaway, extended vacation, or business trip can be more than diversion or duty. In The Mindful Traveler, he helps the listener structure journal writing - and the journey - around eight Buddhist archetypes that offer specific skills for problem solving and spiritual progress. Topics include everything from organizing the journal to choosing the appropriate "spiritual touchstones" for the trip.

Published by Open Court.

"A powerful passport to magical and meaningful travel." - Satish Kumar, author of Path Without Destination

"This insightful and comical book is a joy to read and should be added to all travel collections." - Library Journal

"A masterful guide for anyone craving meaningful adventure. Poetic yet practical.... " - Sonia Choquette, author of True Balance

Members Reviews:

There's nothing new or useful here. I would

This old book is a compendium of common sense travel advice colored with Mr. Currie's take on Buddha nature. There's nothing new or useful here. I would, however, recommend The Art of Pilgrimage which was written by Phil Cousineau who wrote the Forward to Mr. Currie's book. Also, I found Mr. Currie's suggested travel journal format ideas to be much too constraining for spontaneous, creative use. But, of course, everyone must decide such things individually. The two squished bugs inside the copy I received didn't add much to the overall experience of this decidedly useless book.

journeys within and without

If you've ever asked yourself why you are heading for the road, this could be your kind of book; and if the answer is not just to see strange places, eat different food and take photos to torture your friends, even more so. If you sometimes find yourself in a funk or frustrated or furious when things don't work out during your trip, this book could help.

Currie describes how to set up a journal, what to note, how journaling is helpful to the inner journey. If you want to follow his format, try reading at least the first part before you start because he has specific ideas for the first 16 pages (see p.21). While the book provides a short description of "mindful travel", some of the suggestions in his own examples, such as "practice meditation" will be easier for someone with a background in meditation. Highly recommended.

and found the illustrations fun and engaging

Agreed with many of the points Jim makes, and found the illustrations fun and engaging.

For Those Who Wish For a Deeper Travel Experience

Currie has developed a journaling technique that is sure to bring a deeper, richer and more insightful texture to one's travel experiences. Written as a journaling technique this book is useful even to those who don't keep a journal while traveling as it is full of thought-provoking questions. He advises us to think about our spiritual touchstones - those core beliefs that guide us through life experiences. He then tells us to consider our intentions and objectives in chosing a travel destination. With touchstones and objectives in mind we spend time each day writing about our travel experiences.