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 ... Show More
Feb 9
The problem with gamifying life
Games are fun. Aren’t they? When we play games — board games, video games, any kind of game — something magical happens. Games allow us to explore, to create little worlds where we can be different versions of ourselves. But when we turn life into a game — where we have to get th ... Show More
49m 22s
Aug 2025
How to Be Okay with Silence
Does silence ever feel uncomfortable? Do you fill the quiet with TV, music, or endless scrolling?
Fr. Mike explains why silence isn’t something to fear but something we desperately need, both in our daily lives and especially in prayer. While learning, entertainment, and even gui ... Show More
8m 36s
Jan 2025
How a Wildfire Sent Pico Iyer in Search of Silence
<p>Decades ago, after he lost in home in a California wildfire, the travel writer and essayist Pico Iyer started to go to a small monastery in Big Sur in search of solitude. On this week's episode he discusses those retreats, which he writes about in his new book "Aflame: Learnin ... Show More
42m 56s
Jun 2025
Do you Struggle To Be Quiet?
Most people can’t sit in silence.They fill every space with noise, distractions, and chatter because sitting with yourself is confronting.But what if the real magic happens in the stillness?In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about silence, presence, and the deep disco ... Show More
18m 40s
Sep 2024
Hearing the Unheard: How Nature’s Quiet Can Help You Hear What Anxiety Drowns Out
In this Monday night meditation class, we delve into the concept of listening and silence amidst the constant noise of modern life, especially during the election season. Today’s discussion touches on the various sources of human-made noise and their impact on inner peace, the va ... Show More
35m 40s
<p dir="ltr">The antidote to a noisy, chaotic world.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://picoiyer.com/">Pico Iyer</a> is the acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen books translated into twenty-three languages, most recently the nationally bestselling <a href= "https: ... Show More
<p>Step away from the noise and unlock profound clarity by learning from silence. </p><br><p>In this insightful conversation, bestselling author Pico Iyer shares life-changing wisdom from his new book <a href="https://amzn.to/3CGkUR5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em ... Show More
