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Pico Iyer: The Art of Stillness

Sep 26, 2018
Best-selling author and travel writer Pico Iyer discusses the importance of stillness in our noisy lives. He shares his journey from a hectic NYC career to seeking simplicity. Pico emphasizes finding peace through mindfulness and inner reflection, promoting a slower pace of living for true connection and happiness.
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  • Embracing stillness leads to profound insights and inner peace beyond material success.
  • Simplifying life and focusing on essentials enhance genuine happiness and contentment.

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Embracing Stillness as a Path to Happiness

Pico Iyer, renowned journalist and author, shares the transformative journey that led him to embrace a simpler life focused on contemplation and stillness. Despite a seemingly glamorous career as a world affairs reporter, he realized the importance of finding deeper happiness beyond material success. By moving to Kyoto and opting for a monastic setting, Iyer discovered that the real trip was to nowhere, finding profound insights in moments of silence and solitude.

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