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How Losing Everything In A Wildfire Led Pico Iyer To Seek Silence

Fresh Air

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Exploring the Depths of Silence and Self

This chapter delves into the juxtaposition of the social self versus the silent self, highlighting the restorative power of solitude in a monastery during a tumultuous time. Through personal reflections on loss and the permanence of nature, it offers insights into life's impermanence and deeper understanding.

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