How often do you find silence? And do you know what to do with it when you do?Today’s guest is essayist and travel writer <a href="https://picoiyerjourneys.com/">Pico Iyer</a>. His latest book is <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678663/aflame-by-pico-iyer/">Aflame: Learning From Silence</a>, which recounts his experiences living at a Catholic monastery in California after losing his home in a fire.He speaks with Sean about the restorative power of silence, and how being quiet can prepare us for a busy and overstimulated world.Host: Sean Illing (<a href="https://x.com/seanilling?lang=en">@SeanIlling</a>)Guest: Pico Iyer, writer and author of <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678663/aflame-by-pico-iyer/">Aflame: Learning From Silence</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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