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“Pico Iyer: “And at some point, I thought, well, I’ve been really lucky to see many, many places. Now, the great adventure is the inner world, now that I’ve spent a lot of time gathering emotions, impressions, and experiences. Now, I just want to sit still for years on end, really, charting that inner landscape because I think anybody who travels knows that you’re not really doing so in order to move around—you’re traveling in order to be moved. And really what you’re seeing is not just the Grand Canyon or the Great Wall but some moods or intimations or places inside yourself that you never ordinarily see when you’re sleepwalking through your daily life. I thought, there’s this great undiscovered terrain that Henry David Thoreau and Thomas Merton and Emily Dickinson fearlessly investigated, and I want to follow in their footsteps.”

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Book:Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living
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Krista Tippett
Krista Tippett

Krista Tippett is an American broadcaster and author recognized for her contributions to public radio. Born on November 6, 1960, she is the host and creator of 'On Being,' a weekly public radio program that delves into the nature of spirituality, meaning, and moral life. Tippett's interviews have been influential in exploring the intersection of science, spirituality, and the human experience. more

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