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10% Happier with Dan Harris

How To Find Calm in a World on Fire | Pico Iyer

08 Oct 2025

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The antidote to a noisy, chaotic world. Pico Iyer is the acclaimed and bestselling author of more than a dozen books translated into twenty-three languages, most recently the nationally bestselling Aflame: Learning from Silence.  In this episode we talk about: Why and how Pico found himself spending a lot of time at a silent monastery What he's learned about the power and potency of silence  Why so many of us fear silence When silence is a tonic, and when it's a weapon or shield  Why taking time out of your life is deeply beneficial — both for you and the people around you  How Pico takes what he learns at the monastery into his daily life  A wise approach to the news  Travel as a tool for transformation Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources:  Pico Iyer Journeys Pico Iyer TED Talks   Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!   Tickets are now on sale for a special live taping of the 10% Happier Podcast with guest Pete Holmes! Join us on November 18th in NYC for this benefit show, with all proceeds supporting the New York Insight Meditation Center. Grab your tickets here!    To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

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