Archive - The Quiet Life with Susan Cain

August 2025

The power of solo creativity

"When she drew she was always naturally alone"

Aug 29 •

11 things I've learned about "having presence" - whether you're a shy introvert, a natural show person, or in between

My latest adventures in public speaking

Aug 19 •

Tomorrow's Sunday Candlelight Chat will be "just us" - at 1 pm, ET - here are the log-in instructions!

We'll talk about "Highly Sensitive People," standing up to bullies, ...and more.

Aug 16 •

The art of seeing everything as divine

Meditations from Einstein, Akbar, and Massey: three small doorways, into the infinite

Aug 14 •

How to protect yourself emotionally from unfair accusations

Research shows that exclusion -- not guilt -- triggers shame. Here’s how to handle it.

Aug 12 •

How to find grace in a broken world

A beloved song, a text to my son, and a reminder that the sacred is hiding in plain sight

Aug 4 •

July 2025

What if the meaning of life is the chase for meaning?

Three lines you won't stop thinking about - plus, our next Candlelight Chat!

Jul 28 •

Thank you so much for being here.

And: can you help make the Quiet Life even better?

Jul 25 •

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