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On Being with Krista Tippett
The book was highlighted across several episodes as a key work of Pico Iyer that explored cultivating stillness amid a fast‑paced world. Host Krista Tippett and Iyer himself repeatedly referenced it, noting its role in bringing calm into daily motion and its influence on cultural conversation. The discussion was uniformly positive, presenting the title as a valuable guide to clarity and well‑being.
Episode: Pico Iyer and Elizabeth Gilbert – The Future of Ho...
This book was discussed in the context of Pico Iyer's previous appearances on the show and his exploration of stillness and inner life.
Pico Ayer's cherished books include The Open Road, The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and The Art of Stillness, Adventures in Going Nowhere.
Pico Ayer is the author of many books, including The Global Soul, Jet Lag, Shopping Malls and the Search for Home. Also, The Open Road, The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and The Art of Stillness, Adventures in Going Nowhere.
They've both been guests on this show in recent years, Pico on The Art of Stillness and Liz on Choosing Curiosity Over Fear.
Episode: Pico Iyer — The Urgency of Slowing Down
The book explores Iyer's personal journey into stillness and its significance in a fast-paced world. It was mentioned multiple times and considered a central theme of the podcast.
the point of gathering stillness is not to enrich the sanctuary or the mountaintop, but to bring that calm into the motion, the commotion of the world
Episode: [Unedited] Pico Iyer with Krista Tippett
The book was discussed extensively throughout the podcast, focusing on Iyer's exploration of stillness as a contemplative practice, contrasting it with a fast-paced life and its benefits for clarity and well-being. It was described as injecting the word 'stillness' into cultural discourse.
the point of gathering stillness is not to enrich the sanctuary or the mountaintop but to bring that calm into the motion the commotion of the world
I think a writer is in a blessed position because in some ways our job is to sit still and to meditate for a living.
Episode: [Unedited] Krista Tippett with Pico Iyer
This nonfiction work was mentioned amongst other works by Pico Iyer, including novels and other nonfiction books.
Pico is the author of two novels and ten works of nonfiction, including in recent years, the art of stillness and the open road.
Episode: [Unedited] Krista Tippett with Pico Iyer
This nonfiction work was mentioned among Pico Iyer's ten works of nonfiction, alongside "The Open Road."
Pico is the author of two novels and ten works of nonfiction, including in recent years, the art of stillness and the open road.