Length1h 35m
About this audiobook
What if the life you're waiting to feel ready for is already happening around you?
On an ordinary evening, three strangers meet at a quiet bus stop. Maya is overwhelmed by the thoughts she cannot silence. Eli hides his worries behind humour. An elderly stranger carries a lifetime of lessons he never planned to teach.
Through unexpected conversations, small observations, and moments of quiet honesty, they begin to discover something easily forgotten: you don't have to have everything figured out to be at peace.
The Art of Being Here is a heartfelt audio story about overthinking, self-acceptance, letting go, and rediscovering the beauty of the present moment.
A gentle reminder that sometimes, the most meaningful thing you can do is simply be here.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Self-Help
Length1 hr 35 mins
Narrated byRecorded Track
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateNov 4, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1 — The Evening That Didn't Ask Anything of You
2Chapter 1 — continuation
3Chapter 2 — The Morning That Still Had Its Lists
4Chapter 3 — A Song Not Kept in a Drawer
5Chapter 4 — The Things We Make Without a Reason
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6Chapter 5 — The Things We Carry Forward
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