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 Pico Iyer. His latest book is Aflame: Learning From Silence, 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 (@SeanIlling)
Guest: Pico Iyer, writer and author of Aflame: Learning From Silence
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A moment for silence | The Gray Area with Sean Illing podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
