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Wisdom and PracticeLife is hard, but it doesnt have to be this hard. Author: Aspen Institute
No one has all of the answersbut isnt our quest for meaning what makes us human? Wisdom & Practice opens the door to insights from traditions across the philosophical and spiritual spectrum. Every two weeks, author, educator, and host Simran Jeet Singh sits down with thought-leaders, creatives, and philosophers to uncover what we can learn through exploring life's greatest questions. Starting with: How can we all cultivate more meaning, purpose and growth in our own everyday lives?Through curious and open-minded conversations, each episode illuminates different means of practice guests have taken to discover new awareness of themselves. And in doing so, Wisdom & Practice invites you to reflect and find deeper understanding for yourself, too. Language: en Genres: Philosophy, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Spiritual Wisdom of Slowing Down with Pico Iyer
Thursday, 10 April, 2025
What can silence teach us about presence, purpose, and connection? How might traveling inward be as transformative as journeying across the globe?This week, Simran journeys into stillness and simplicity with celebrated writer Pico Iyer. Together, they explore the quiet truths discovered through travel, solitude, and spiritual seeking.Pico reflects on his life between worlds—from the stillness of a Japanese suburb to the vibrant chaos of New York, and the contemplative silence of monasteries. He shares how his multicultural upbringing and diverse spiritual influences have shaped his understanding of identity, belonging, and meaning.In a world brimming with noise and distraction, Pico advocates for a return to presence: putting down the phone, embracing minimalist living, and listening deeply—to ourselves, to others, and to the moment.This conversation is an invitation to slow down, to cultivate gratitude, and to rediscover the richness of a life not measured by possessions, but by presence.Resources: Buy Aflame by Pico Iyer here. Pico Iyer Journeys website. Check out Simran’s work on his website at simranjeetsingh.org. Wisdom & Practice is produced in partnership with PRX and the Aspen Institute, with support from the John Templeton Foundation. Music by Raj Kanwal Singh.This episode was produced by associate producer, Serena Chow, producer, Rithu Jagannath and senior producer, Morgan Flannery. Our project manager is Edwin Ochoa, our show is mixed by Tommy Bazarian and the executive producer of PRX Productions is Jocelyn Gonzales.
