Cyrus Habib, former Lieutenant Governor of Washington State, shares his remarkable journey from politics to spiritual life as a Jesuit novice. He discusses the transformative power of taking a vow of silence, exploring how it fosters inner peace amidst chaos. The conversation also touches on the experiences of Jarvis Masters, a death row inmate who finds solace through meditation and literature. Together, they illustrate the profound impact of silence in a noisy world, emphasizing personal growth and mindfulness.

In a noisy, tumultuous world, how can we find inner peace? This episode features two stories about the transformative power of silence. In the first, the Lieutenant Governor of Washington State abandons politics to become a Jesuit novice, and takes a temporary vow of silence. In the second, a death row inmate at San Quentin discovers Buddhist practices that help to calm his mind, and embrace compassion. Featuring Cyrus Habib, Jarvis Masters, Leigh Marz, and Justin Zorn.Snag a $20 super soft tee at shop.20k.org.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.Join our community on Reddit and follow us on Facebook.Sign up for Twenty Thousand Hertz+ to support the show & get our entire catalog ad-free.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.orgPurchase Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, by Justin Zorn & Leigh Marz.To learn more about Jarvis Masters, read the story and timeline of his case, and subscribe to the Dear Governor podcast.Go to indeed.com/hertz to start hiring today.Find the right doctor, right now with at zocdoc.com/20k.Visit shopify.com/20k and sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: https://www.20k.org/episodes/golden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former politician Cyrus Habib, who lost his eyesight at 8, discusses leaving office for the Catholic ministry. Topics include his immigrant background, battling childhood cancer, post-9/11 political involvement, and his decision to join the Jesuits for a more meaningful life.