| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 284 pages ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
"The Lost Art of Silence encourages us to embrace this pursuit and allow the warm light of silence to glow. Invoking the wisdom of many of the greatest writers, thinkers, contemplatives, historians, musicians, and artists, Sarah Anderson reveals the sublime nature of quiet that's all too often undervalued. Throughout, she shares her own penetrating insights into the potential for silence to transform us. This celebration of silence invites us to widen our perspective and shows its power to inspire the human spirit in spite of the distracting noise of contemporary life"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-268) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- LIVED EXPERIENCES. My silence -- Seeking elusive silence -- THE CONCEPT OF PLACE. Nature -- Call of the desert -- Searching for silent buildings -- SPIRITUALITY. Religious perspectives -- Meditation -- THE ARTS. Literature -- Paintings -- Music -- DARKER SIDES OF SILENCE. War -- Prison and solitary confinement -- GOING FORWARD. Conscious listening. |
| Subject |
Silence.
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Mindfulness (Psychology)
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PHILOSOPHY / Mind & Body.
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Mindfulness (Psychology) (OCoLC)fst01921242
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Silence (OCoLC)fst01118516
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| Genre/Form |
Informational works.
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Self-help publications.
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| Added Title |
Reconnecting to the power and beauty of quiet |
| ISBN |
9781645472162 (trade paperback) |
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1645472167 (trade paperback) |
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