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Super Soul · August 26, 2026 · 33:51

Pico Iyer: The Art of Stillness

Travel writer Pico Iyer joins Oprah to discuss the necessity of stillness in our chaotic modern lives. Drawing from his journey of leaving a prestigious career at Time magazine to embrace simplicity, he argues that sitting quietly in a room can be the ultimate adventure. He explains that making a living is not the same as making a life, and reveals how to carry a sense of home with you wherever you go.

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Making a Life vs. Making a Living
Pico Iyer reflects that earning a great living in a prestigious job is not the same as making a meaningful life.
Sitting quietly in a room and staying put can be more adventurous than traveling the world.

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