The Way of the Traveler: Making Every Trip a Journey of Self-Discovery

From AudioFile Harried frequent fliers probably don't consider travel a spiritual journey, but Dispenza, a former monk, does. He offers tips for leaving (tape your goals inside your suitcase), enjoying the trip and your companions, and returning refreshed and transformed. Three readers aren't necessitated by the script; they do, however, provide variety. They seem to have been chosen for the soothing quality of their voices, though one might find de Cuir's sections cloying. If you're interested in exploring the Zen aspects of common experience, you'll enjoy this relaxing and thought-provoking antidote to today's stressful travel. J.B.G. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Product Description Millions of people each year take trips. But how many are able to make each trip a journey of personal growth? The Way of the Traveler is the book to help people make the most of every trip. It's about learning to make the time before, during, and after travel an enriching experience; drawing on personal virtues to help you through potentially stressful encounters; and setting goals to ensure that even the most mundane two-day business trip brings new insights. The Way of the Traveler helps the listener learn how to make every travel experience more meaningful and rewarding, structured as a series of short reflections combined with practical, thought-provoking, activities. Issues considered, among others, include: The Call to Journey, The Decision to Go, Spiritual and Material Provisions, Gifts, Being Present, Collecting Mementos, The Return, Displaying The Treasures and The Lesson. About the Author Gabrielle de Cuir is a Grammy-nominated and Audie Award-winning producer whose narrating credits include the voice of Valentine in Orson Scott Card's Ender novels, Ursula K. Le Guin's The Tombs of Atuan, and Natalie Angier's Woman, for which she was awarded AudioFile magazine's Golden Earphones. She lives in Los Angeles where she also directs theatre and presently has several projects in various stages of development for film.Joseph Dispenza is the cofounder of LifePath Retreats in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he writes and is in practice as a spiritual counselor. Dispenza is an acclaimed author of numerous articles and books including The Way of the Traveler and Live Better Longer. He is a former university professor and monk who lived a monastic life for several years.Stefan Rudnicki has narrated more than 100 audiobooks. A recipient of AudioFile's Earphones Award, Stefan is also a Grammy-winning audiobook producer.