Thoughtful Traveling - May 13 - Fridtjof Nansen
Channel: Stan McGahey
Date: 2019-05-12

Greetings Thoughtful Travelers!  Welcome to today’s thought for May 13th!  It’s by Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian, and 1920 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.  He lived from 1861 to 1930.
“The first great thing is to find yourself, and for that you need solitude and contemplation - at least sometimes. I can tell you deliverance will not come from the rushing, noisy centers of civilization. It will come from the lonely places.”
So what are your thoughts on today’s quote? Here’s mine.  “Travel does an amazing job of both introducing new stimuli and eliminating old ones at the same time.  It forces you to clear your mind and deal with what’s right in front of your nose.  By default, it’s out with the old and in with then new.  It also creates the perfect opportunity for introspection.  Even with the over-tourism of the 21st century, there are still many places that offer you quality time and space just for yourself.  So, you can join the crowd in a tourism hotspot or become a fly on the wall in an off-the-beaten-path destination, all on the same trip.” 
Now…here’s the list of all the sources quoted in May.  I hope you’ll stop by each day to enjoy all the interesting and insightful things they have to say.  And leave a comment.  I’d like to hear your thoughts too.  Thanks, and see you tomorrow!  
Dr. Stan McGahey