Martin's book is a thoughtful and inspiring collection of essays and reflections on the joys and challenges of a quiet and contemplative life. Drawing on the wisdom of the ages and her own experience, Martin shows us how to cultivate a deeper sense of peace and contentment in a world that too often values noise and busyness above all else. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.