"Thoughtful Traveling" ~ July 14 (William Hazlitt)
Channel: Stan McGahey
Date: 2017-07-26

Greetings Thoughtful Travelers!  Welcome to today’s thought for July 14th!

It’s by William Hazlitt, an English philosopher and writer best known for his humanistic essays.  Hazlitt lived from 1778 to 1830.
“The soul of a journey: liberty, perfect liberty, to think, feel, do just as one pleases.”

So what are your thoughts on today’s quote? Here’s mine.

“As a young backpacker I certainly marveled at the freedom I had, especially when my Eurailpass was still valid.  Travel carries with it responsibilities to take care of ourselves, be responsible guests, and cultivate our sense of the places we visit.  But, unless we’ve joined a tour, we’re as free as our time, money, energy, and courage allow us to be. Traveling solo enhances that freedom. Nobody is telling us what to do and when to do it.  Tired of the old rat race and marching to somebody else’s tune at school, at work, at home, or in the neighborhood?  Then stash some cash, pack lightly, and hit the road.  It’s good for the body, mind, and soul!”

Now…here’s the list of all the sources quoted in July. I hope you’ll 
stop by each day to enjoy all the interesting and insightful things they have to say.  Thanks, and see you tomorrow!