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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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Curious
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Sitting quietly in a room and staying put can be more adventurous than traveling the world.
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Editorial
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The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere — Pico Iyer — The book discussed in this episode, exploring the value of stillness.
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✧Pico Iyer left his successful career writing for Time magazine on the 25th floor in New York City, along with his apartment on Park Avenue, to pursue a quieter life.
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