How To Find Calm in a World on Fire | Pico Iyer

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The antidote to a noisy, chaotic world. Pico Iyer is the acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen books translated into twenty-three languages, most recently the nationally bestselling Aflame: Learning from Silence . In this episode we talk about: Why and how Pico found himself spending a lot of time at a silent monastery What he's learned about the power and potency of silence Why so many of us fear silence When silence is a tonic, and when it's a weapon or shield Why taking time out of your life is deeply beneficial — both for you and the people around you How Pico takes what he learns at the monastery into his daily life A wise approach to the news Travel as a tool for…