Step away from the noise and unlock profound clarity by learning from silence. In this insightful conversation, bestselling author Pico Iyer shares life-changing wisdom from his new book <a href="https://amzn.to/3CGkUR5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aflame: Learning from Silence</a> on how solitude can help you rediscover your deepest self, rekindle your passions, and foster more authentic connections with others. You can find Pico at: <a href="https://picoiyerjourneys.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/what-100-silent-retreats-revealed-that-changed-his-life-pico-iyer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a> If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with <a href="https://episodes.fm/647826736/episode/NjNkNDA2MDRiZWMzMjEwMDExYTkyNmFh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pico</a> about finding nirvana. Check out our offerings & partners: <ul><li>Join My New Writing Project: <a href="https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Awake at the Wheel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes</a></li></ul> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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What 100 Silent Retreats Revealed That Changed His Life | Pico Iyer

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