Comments on: Brad Newsham on why you should be “in the moment” as you travel

By: Brad Newsham

Brad Newsham — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 10:10:09 +0000

It’s always flattering to be quoted. And it’s interesting, to me anyway, to think that I sat at that train window and wrote that senctence twenty years ago and now it’s appearing on a website using a technology that didn’t exist back then… and no, I haven’t been back. And right this minute (5:59 a.m.) I’m headed off for ten hours behind the wheel of my taxi…

By: justin

justin — Wed, 17 Nov 2004 12:37:33 +0000

My previous comment seemed a bit dour. Let me rephrase: The passage might be a bit corny, but it is inspiring, so give it a read!

By: justin

justin — Wed, 17 Nov 2004 12:34:07 +0000

This reminds me of a (somewhat corny) passage by Robert Hastings that can be read here.

By: Rolf

Rolf — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:35:57 +0000

I know what you mean, Ron. I think being fully in the moment of any experience is difficult for all of us. It’s an ongoing challenge — and a great thing about travel is that it gives us an excuse to practice that kind of awareness in a novel setting.

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 20:46:52 +0000

Great quote. I often have the sensation (not only while traveling but also while reading, studying, working, whatever) that everything I do is in preparation for something else. For the best experiences, though, the sensation becomes one of rehearsing to do the same thing again later. For some of us (like me), letting life’s best experiences be ends in themselves isn’t easy.