The Quiet Age : Creating a Calm Life in a Chaotic World - Cory Allen

The Quiet Age : Creating a Calm Life in a Chaotic World - Cory Allen

Cory Allen

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Published 5 November 2026

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  • Pages · 272 pages
  • Publication Date · 05/11/2026
  • Genre · Mind, body, spirit: meditation & visualisation
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In a world consumed by urgency and distraction, this meditative companion offers short, poetic reflections to help you reclaim your time, quiet your mind, and reconnect with your spirit. At a time when constant noise, notifications, and online comparison dominate our days, The Quiet Age-by mindfulness expert and podcast host Cory Allen, invites readers to step away from the chaos and rediscover calm. Drawing on his own mindfulness journey, Allen offers grounding reminders to slow down, be present, and reconnect with what truly matters. Each page embodies tranquility:Soothing, minimalist design that embodies the calm it inspiresShort-form reflections perfect for daily meditation or mindful momentsA message of peace and presence amid urgency culture"Literary ASMR" for the overwhelmed modern readerFind your way back to quiet with The Quiet Age, a beautifully crafted antidote to burnout. Read it cover to cover, or return to it whenever you need a pause for the soul.

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