New Releases by Mark Nepo

Now in his seventies, poet and philosopher Mark Nepo explores the rhythms of aging in the second half of life. As the years go by, the question for each of us becomes more and more real: What does it mean to age? Despite the limitations that come as the body wears down, Mark Nepo believes that there are many gifts to inhabit by aging. So much is gained and so much is shed along the way. As Mark began to reflect on the gifts and challenges of this process we’re all immersed in, he realized, more than ever, that we are called to live a creative life as we age. We are led to what the Chinese call “the fifth season”—that moment in late summer when the glare of the sun fades so that we can see clearly the true colors around us. The Fifth Season offers Mark’s wise and gentle insights on growing older, helping readers identify the second half of life as a turning point, a time of integration and transformation that guides us in making sense of our experiences. All seasons lead to this season; all experiences lead to this understanding of experience. In truth, Mark writes, we each must face living and dying from the inside of the one life we are given. But we can share the journey, which is the purpose of this book, to be a companion in your effort to enter the fifth season of your life.

A celebration of friendship and community from bestselling author Mark Nepo In his newest book, New York Times bestselling author Mark Nepo turns his attention to the value of community, offering another insightful and inspiring take on our shared human experience. You Don’t Have to Do It Alone is an earnest exploration and joyous affirmation of one of the most important aspects of being human: friendship. Sharing examples from history, mythology, and his own life, Mark unravels the nuances of close friendships, and reveals how a true friend can be the key to our own aliveness—because only in the presence of unconditional love can we feel safe enough to be who we truly are. Journal prompts and thought-provoking quotes from notable philosophers enhance Mark’s reflections, providing readers with the tools necessary to understand and cultivate the friendships in their own lives. Mark Nepo explores all that it takes to love another and be loved, ultimately showing that—despite what we’ve been taught—you don’t have to do it alone.

Falling Down and Getting Up is an invitation to view adversity from a new perspective. In this gentle, insightful guide, Mark Nepo helps readers navigate the challenges of life by transforming their experience into a chance for deepening and renewal. Each one of us is offered opportunities to choose between surviving and thriving, managing risk and enhancing risk, opening and closing, giving and receiving, living a balance between solitude and community. We can choose to enlarge our sense of things when pain and fear make us small. We can choose to delight in the never-ending practice of course-correcting and tuning as we go. Falling Down and Getting Up introduces readers to their own gifts and wisdom, helping them explore the perennial practices and choice-points we all face in life. Mark Nepo is a master teacher who has been convening circles and guiding retreats for fifty years all over the world. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, he has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time,” “a consummate storyteller,” and “an eloquent spiritual teacher.” Filled with humble insights and wise words, Falling Down and Getting Up will encourage and inspire readers from every walk of life.

This collection contains three books of poems written by Mark Nepo in his fifties and sixties. The first book, A Thousand Dawns, explores the difference between hardening, which will help us get through life, and softening, which will let us experience life. The second book, The Gods Visit, explores one of the anchoring purposes of poetry, which is to help us settle more deeply into what is. This anchoring into the life of being gives us the strength to go on. And the third book, The Tone in the Center of the Bell, explores how we are shaped by the Oneness of Life. For once we open our heart, the thousand feelings come at us non-stop, the endless waves of a Mysterious Unity. How they wash over us and through us transforms us as we are worn into exquisite shapes by the friction of the world, grounded by our suffering and lifted by love and wonder. Let these poems be companions on your path to know yourself and the inner and outer nature of life more intimately. After fifty years of exploring, retrieving, and writing, poet and philosopher Mark Nepo is arranging his life''s poetry, more than 1400 poems, into several volumes to be published in limited editions. The Half-Life of Angels is the first volume in this series, containing three books of poems, written in his fifties and sixties.

"This book is an enduring resource for our times. Journey here and discover your own strength." —Chip Conley, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Modern Elder Academy In Surviving Storms, bestselling author and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo explores the art and practice of meeting adversity by using the timeless teachings of the heart. We live in a turbulent time. Storms are everywhere, of every size and shape. And like every generation before us, we must learn the art of surviving them, so we can help each other endure. In order to stand firm against life’s unavoidable storms, we need to know our true self, deepening our roots and solidifying our connection to all Spirit and all life. Then we, like a firmly rooted tree, can endure the force of trials and heartbreak. A profoundly timely resource, Surviving Storms describes the heart’s process of renewal and connection with insight and accuracy. Though we must each map the territories of our souls for ourselves, this spiritually practical book is an indispensable guide, bringing us to common passages and paths and urging us forward on the journey. Once the rubble clears, we, like those before us, are inevitably called to build the world one more time, admitting that we need each other.

«紐約時報暢銷作家、美國最受歡迎的身心靈導師最新力作，講述靈魂的覺醒！ «《哈芬登郵報》創辦人亞莉安娜．哈芬登、身心靈領域作家感動推薦。 最受歡迎的身心靈導師和詩人哲學家，寫給靈魂成長的冥想週記 一年五十二週，一週一篇的心靈能量 世界是一座寺廟。 當我們秉持愛與謙卑，跟生命的每一刻保持對話， 就是活出真實自我的方式。 靈魂依附於肉體，透過生命的打磨鍛造，才能在世間覺醒。 而這段從無知到經驗、或苦難或驚奇的旅程，就是我們應許生命的方式。 本書以52篇冥想週記提供一整年的心靈滋養。尼波的書寫乾淨而純粹，透過熟悉的日常述說美好的信念、生活觀察與省思、表象之下的洞見，以及萬物一體的永恆回歸。書中處處是對於生活物事和心靈狀態的清晰洞察，譬如： 「對治速度的解方，就是捧著物品，探究它們的歷史。」 「學習本身就是一種獻身行為，比獲得的任何資訊更有用途與報償。」 「往往，我們在行事上的選擇，是跟恐懼站在同一線，而非同步於自己的核心價值。」 「縱使重要的事很多，真正迫切的事卻很少。」 「所謂敏感，就是成為一根徹頭徹尾的導管。」 圍繞著全書的核心探問是：在混亂年代，我們該如何活出真實性與完整性，為靈魂成長找到通往重要事物的道路。這些事物包括： ▶生命陷落及失而復得 ▶天賦和夢想之所在 ▶悲憫、善念與自然的餽贈 ▶超越自身的存在經驗 ▶培養「在場」的心靈慣性 每篇文字彷若一次次與自身的對話與傾聽，不但帶來力量，更令人謙卑。篇末附錄練習的課題，以探問形式為新觀點開啟應用之門，提示正念思考與覺察技巧。 沉浮於迷惘的生命之流，當我們即將在痛楚和哀傷中溺斃，唯有溫柔堅韌地探索內在清明，接受自身的所有可能，與人我共同分擔世界的重量，那麼，生命終將帶來餽贈，在每個細微的瞬間看見永恆，淬鍊出存在的意義。 王理書（親子教養／心靈牌卡作家） 李怡如（正念減壓MBSR與正念瑜珈老師／《366正念卡》作者） 吳若權（作家／廣播主持／企管顧問） 周介偉（光中心創辦人） 彭芷雯（心靈作家） ——誠摯推薦 【媒體讚譽】 「長久以來，馬克．尼波一直是我最喜愛的靈性作家，本書再次證明了這件事。書中的陳述令人屏息，再三咀嚼。對於想在匆忙生活與更深層目的保持連結的所有人，我誠摯推薦。」——Melinda Gates，著有暢銷書《提升的時刻》 「在這樣的時代，我們很容易放任自己墮入認命、孤立或絕望之中。本書是一劑解藥，也是一條道路，指引我們回歸智慧與直覺，以及靈魂的真實。」——Arinanna Huffington，Thrive Global創辦人與總執行長、《哈芬登郵報》創辦人 「尼波透過本書提醒我們，生而為人是多麼稀罕，而生命的彼此相繫，又是多麼珍貴而純粹。此書的洞見能幫助你穿越生命洪流，在簡樸的赤裸之中安歇，更能夠讓你的靈魂變得更加堅強。」——Joan Borysenko，著有The PlantPlus Diet Solution及Your Soul’s Compass 「馬克．尼波再次發出對真理的慷慨呼喚，不但發人深省、啟迪人心、予人力量，也令人謙卑。他字裡行間提醒我放慢腳步，探索人生中的未盡之處，榮耀並臣服於生而為人的神聖、純粹與驚惑。他致力於把生命的粗礪化為洞見與理解，幫助我改善了人生。」——George Cappanelli，AgeNation的共同創辦人

Sjælens bog er en samling af 52 spirituelle tekster, der minder os om, hvilken gave livet er, og hvordan vi ved at åbne vores hjerter kan se alt i et nyt lys. Udfordringer på vores vej er ifølge forfatteren Mark Nepo enestående muligheder for at udvikle os åndeligt - en proces, der foregår livet igennem, hvor vi udfolder os gradvist, modnes spirituelt og bliver mere og mere oplyste væsener. Bogen indeholder smukke, inspirerende tekster til refleksion hver uge i året med temaer som: At leve med mening, sandhed og venlighed; altid at være en del af noget større; at være helhjertet; at forsøge så mange gange, som det er nødvendigt; hvordan dagen følger natten; nærvær og fravær; at være fremgangsblind; kunsten at være sensitiv og at se på ting med friske øjne. Sjælens bog er skrevet med en dyb og omsorgsfuld bevidsthed om vores fælles menneskelighed og vores korte tid på Jorden og er gennemstrømmet af en opfordring til at være i live, mens vi er her, og tænke over, hvad der er vigtigt. Bogen er fuld af inspiration til at leve så autentisk og helhjertet som muligt og at se sit liv i et større og dybere perspektiv.

A hardcover 20th anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller by Mark Nepo, who has been called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time" and "a consummate storyteller." Philosopher-poet and cancer survivor Mark Nepo opens a new season of freedom and joy--an escape from deadening, asleep-at-the wheel sameness--that is both profound and clarifying. His spiritual daybook is a summons to reclaim aliveness, liberate the self, take each day one at a time, and savor the beauty offered by life''s unfolding. Reading his poetic prose is like being given second sight, exposing the reader to life''s multiple dimensions, each one drawn with awe and affection. The Book of Awakening is the result of Nepo''s journey of the soul and will inspire others to embark on their own personal journey. Nepo speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, Nepo''s words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. Each entry is accompanied by an exercise that will surprise and delight the reader in its mind-waking ability.

Counter Six Pack - A 20th anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo, who has been called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time" and "a consummate storyteller." Just in time for the holidays - this six-pack makes the perfect display! "There was one book that transformed my life and that book is The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo. The river of life is wide and the journey we make together is made so much more beautiful, important, and moving when our lives are linked by this book."--Jamie Lee Curtis, from the Foreword

Az vagy, amit keresel. Szent Ferenc A könyvben leírt felismerések gyűjtögetése olyan volt számomra, mint az úton megcsillanó kődarabokra lelni. Megálltam, hogy eltűnődjem rajtuk, tanuljak belőlük, majd zsebre tettem őket, és továbbmentem. Két év elteltével elképedve pakoltam ki a zsebemből a köveket, hogy megnézzem, mit találtam. Ezen út ragyogó darabkáiból állítottam össze ezt a könyvet. Őszintén remélem, hogy könyvem lapjai meglepnek, felfrissítenek, kifényesítik a lelked, és hogy segítenek neked élni, szeretni és megtalálni a boldogságot. Az ébredés könyve a lélek útját segítő kalauz. Az év minden egyes napjára jut egy elmélkedés, napi meditáció a lélekről, a barátságról, a szeretet misztériumáról. Mindegyik felismerés szüntelenül arra emlékeztet, hogy bármilyen nehézség kerüljön is az utunkba, szeressük az életet. Ez az útitársnak és lelki társnak is beillő kötet a szerző életéből, valamint másoknak a saját emberségükkel folytatott küzdelméből vett gyönyörű és őszinte dalok csokra, amelyet a nagy bölcseleti tradíciókból vett igazságok tarkítanak. Minden fejezet végén egy-egy gyakorlat segít felébreszteni az elménket és érzékeinket. „Íme egy egész évre elegendő napi inspiráció, ami tökéletes ajándék önmagad és barátaid részére.” – Oprah Winfrey „Mark Nepo gyönyörű könyvet írt az életről, ismerve a halál árnyait. Áldás és megtiszteltetés volt számomra a szavait olvasni.” – Marianne Williamson

"It''s easy in these times to allow ourselves to slip into resignation, isolation, or despair. The Book of Soul is an antidote." —Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive Global and Founder, Huffington Post "I recommend The Book of Soul for all of us wanting to stay connected to a deeper purpose." —Melinda Gates, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Moment of Lift "There is much to explore and savor in this [new] book [by] this incredibly talented writer, storyteller, poet, and teacher. The spiritual practitioner will rejoice in Nepo’s uncanny ability to consistently stretch our minds and souls with fresh musings." —Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice "I love all Mark’s books because of his deep insights and his amazing way with words, but there’s something truly special about this one. It feels like a compilation of the best and most profound ideas from his work. I want to savor each and every chapter." —Katy Koontz, Editor, Unity Magazine A powerful new book of spiritual awakening from #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Nepo In The Book of Soul, Mark Nepo, the bestselling author of The Book of Awakening, offers a powerful guide to inhabiting an authentic and wholehearted life. After we are physically born, we must be spiritually born a second time, a process that takes place through the labor of a lifetime as we develop into more fully realized beings. The Book of Soul delves into the spiritual alchemy of that transformation in all its mystery, difficulty, and inevitability. The book is divided into four sections that mark the passages we all face: enduring our Walk in the World, until we discover Our True Inheritance, which allows us to live in the open by Widening Our Circle, as we Help Each Other Stay Awake. The Book of Soul is a piercing guide, replete with beautiful truths and startling insight, that leads us deeply into the process of transformation.

A deeply heartfelt weave of reflections and poems about what it means to live the creative, expressive life. “I cherish the wisdom and embrace the practices offered in this luminous book.” —Mirabai Starr, author of Caravan of No Despair and Wild Mercy “Meaningful art, enduring art—and the transformative process it awakens—keeps us alive,” writes Mark Nepo. With Drinking from the River of Light, this bestselling poet and philosopher will lead you on a journey to discover just how art and authentic expression can bring our deepest truths to bear in the world. In this collection of interconnected essays and poetry—covering subjects ranging from the importance of staying in conversation with other forms of life to a consideration of how innovators such as Matisse, Rodin, and Beethoven saw the world—Nepo presents a lyrical ode to the creative urge that stirs in each of us. Whether it’s the search for a metaphor to reveal life’s beauty or the brushstroke that will thoroughly capture the moment, Drinking from the River of Light examines what it means to go “. . . beyond the boundaries of art, where the viewer and participant are one.” Here you will discover: The importance of openly embracing the full scope of your emotionsThe need for raw honesty and self-exploration in educationWhy a new perspective always waits only a “quarter turn” awayThe importance of staying in constant conversation with other creative voicesThe crucial difference between giving and getting attentionConcrete guidelines for respectful peer reviewWhat it means to channel the sound of your innermost being—and the universe In Nepo’s words, “This book is meant to be experienced and journeyed with.” Including dozens of journaling prompts and personal exercises meant to enliven the reader’s creative instincts, Drinking from the River of Light traces the search for our most essential selves and the importance of the life of expression to bear witness to the sorrow, depth, and joy of life.

Mark Nepo—the #1 New York Times bestselling author and popular spiritual teacher—“has given us not only a much-needed message of hope and inspiration, but a practical guide on how to build a better tomorrow, together” (Arianna Huffington, founder of HuffPost). This poignant and timely meditation on the importance of community, demonstrates how we can live more enriching lives by cultivating connectedness. At once a moving meditation and an empowering guide, More Together Than Alone is a compelling testament to the power of community and why it’s so essential in our lives, now more than ever. Mark Nepo draws from historical events, spiritual leaders, and the natural world to show how, in every generation, our tendency is to join together to accomplish our greatest achievements, from creating education to providing clean drinking water, and preserving the arts. Nepo’s historical snapshots, from ancient times to contemporary examples, show how community creates a light in the darkest of times. The book explores the heart of how we come together in varied and beautiful ways, whether forming resistance groups during the Holocaust or rebuilding after the nuclear devastation in Nagasaki. These inspiring stories teach us that even in the bleakest days, we have the power to create connections and draw strength from one another. Featuring thought-provoking analysis and practical takeaways, More Together Than Alone will help us inhabit a stronger sense of togetherness where we live and in the world so we can achieve our highest potential, as individuals, and as communities. “In an age of racial divisions, school shootings, and international conflict, this book’s message about the necessity of coming together is timely, and its examples of human compassion and unity are often comforting” (Publishers Weekly).

A Reader for Navigating the Depths of Our Lives The Universe holds us and tosses us about, only to hold us again. With Things That Join the Sea and the Sky, Mark Nepo brings us a compelling treasury of short prose reflections to turn to when struggling to keep our heads above water, and to breathe into all of our sorrows and joys. Inspired by his own journal writing across 15 years, this book shares with us some of Mark’s most personal work. Many passages arise from accounts of his own life events—moments of “sinking and being lifted”—and the insights they yielded. Through these passages, we’re encouraged to navigate our own currents of sea and sky, and to discover something fundamental yet elusive: How, simply, to be here. To be enjoyed in many ways—individually, by topic, or as an unfolding sequence—Things That Join the Sea and the Sky presents 145 contemplations gathered into 17 themes, each intended to illuminate specific situations. The themes include: Unraveling Our Fear, Beyond What Goes Wrong, The Gift of Deepening, The Practice of Relationship, What Holds Us Up, Right-Sizing Our Pain, The Reach of Kindness, Burning Off What’s Unnecessary, How We Make Our Way and many more. For those interested in either beginning or expanding their own journaling explorations, this reader also provides a guide to the practice of daily writing, with 100 compelling questions to get us started. “Joy is the sea that holds all,” writes Mark, “the Unity of Being where feelings don’t separate, but surface like waves to remind us we are alive.” Here, he helps us swim in those waters until we are held in the mystery of their buoyancy.

"By illuminating the art of finding and restoring what matters and by exploring the craft of awakening, The One Life We''re Given affirms our purpose as not just to stay alive but to stay in our aliveness, "--Amazon.com.

Nothing compares to the sensation of being alive in the company of another. It is God breathing on the embers of our soul. —Mark Nepo, "The Way Under the Way" When we shift from trying to be special to seeking what is special in everything, we discover "the way under the way"—the timeless terrain of that mysterious force which animates and unites us. The Way Under the Way brings you a sweeping three-part collection of 217 of Mark Nepo’s original poems and essays to open the heart, awaken insight, and support you on each step of your unique journey through life. The first two works, Suite for the Living and Inhabiting Wonder (originally published by Bread for the Journey Intl.) bear witness to the messy and magnificent adventure of being human. Evolving these further, Mark Nepo integrates nearly 60 new poems into the thematic reach of the material. The Way Under the Way presents a wholly new work, centered on "the place of true meeting that is always near" and the natural rhythms of opening and closing that can become the art that keeps us vital. "All we ever need is right where we are, if we can open the ordinary treasure that is always before us," writes Mark Nepo. The Way Under the Way is an invitation to "ignite your own exploration of the nature and workings of the inner life."

"Miracle is a process, not an event," reflects Mark Nepo. In this unabridged audiobook read by the author, he speaks with the authenticity and compassion of one who''s been there as he relates his own journey through cancer, to share insights into how we can each find the resilience and medicine that awaits within our suffering.

As a poet, philosopher, and cancer survivor, Mark Nepo has been breaking a path of spiritual inquiry for more than thirty years. In his new book, the #1 New York Times bestselling author explores how the soul works in the world. Called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," this beloved teacher explores what it means to become our truest self through the ongoing and timeless journey of awakening to the dynamic wholeness of life, which is messy and unpredictable. Nepo navigates some of the soul''s deepest and most ancient questions, such as: What does it mean to inhabit the world? How do we stay vital and buoyant amid the storms of life? What is the secret to coming alive? Nepo affirms that not only is the soul''s journey inevitable, it is essential to our survival. The human journey is how the force of life grows us, and no matter where we go we can''t escape this foundational truth: What''s in the way is the way. As Nepo writes, "The point of experience is not to escape life but to live it." Featured on Oprah''s Super Soul Sunday program, Nepo''s Seven Thousand Ways to Listen has inspired millions of people to redefine themselves in the face of life''s challenges. Comforting, moving, and spiritually practical, The Endless Practice is filled with universal insights and stories woven with guidance and practice, which will bring the reader closer to living life to the fullest.

Uma jornada em busca da alma escrita pelo guru de Oprah Winfrey Destaque no programa do ícone da televisão americana Oprah Winfrey, a obra de Mark Nepo tem inspirado milhões de pessoas a redefinirem-se em face aos desafios da vida. Em A Prática Infinita, o autor nos conduz por algumas das questões mais profundas e antigas da alma, tais como: O que significa habitar o mundo? Como é que ficaremos à salvo em meio às tempestades da vida? Qual é o segredo para despertarmos para a vida? Mark afirma que a jornada da alma não apenas é inevitável, como é essencial para a nossa sobrevivência. A jornada humana se dá por meio da vida que nos faz crescer, e não importa aonde vamos, não podemos fugir desta verdade fundamental: o que está no caminho é o caminho. Como Mark escreve: “A questão da experiência não é escapar da vida, mas vivê-la.” Sobre o autor: Mark Nepo é poeta e filósofo, e tem lecionado nos campos da poesia, da saúde e da espiritualidade por quarenta anos. Em 1987, Mark foi diagnosticado com um tipo raro de linfoma. O cerne dessa jornada e suas consequências têm inspirado diretamente seu trabalho. Realiza palestras regularmente e atua junto a comunidades médicas e terapêuticas. Publicou 14 livros, e sua obra foi traduzida para mais de vinte idiomas.

In Word jezelf helpt dichter, filosoof en schrijver Mark Nepo je met behulp van vragen, oefeningen en goede raad om jezelf te worden en te blijven onder alle omstandigheden. Door het beantwoorden van vragen als `Wat betekent het om de aarde te bewonen? of `Hoe blijven we veerkrachtig in de stormen van het leven? vind je je ware zelf. Het leven is immers een leerproces waar je niet omheen kunt. Door jezelf te worden en te blijven, kun je het leven ten volle leven. Het werk van Mark Nepo is een bijzondere en unieke combinatie van poezie, filosofie en spiritualiteit en is geliefd bij onder anderen Oprah Winfrey.

Una invitación a mantener el contacto con el sentido profundo de la vida. Del autor bestseller de The New York Times, Mark Nepo. El autor de cabecera de Oprah Winfrey. Tan lejos como tu corazón puede ver reúne 45 historias que nos inspiran y conectan con lo que más importa en la vida, a través de invaluables mensajes de amor, paz y espiritualidad. En estas páginas encontrarás un recuento de historias de vida increíbles, parábolas profundas cuyo mensaje de aliento se queda en la memoria; leyendas fantásticas de amor, fe, misericordia, esperanza y humanidad. Mark Nepo, fiel a su estilo aleccionador y emotivo, comparte sus reflexiones, aprendizajes y enseñanzas. A veces creemos que conocemos el mundo que nos rodea, a las personas que amamos o a nosotros mismos, lo cierto es que sólo tenemos una vaga idea de quiénes somos y de nuestro entorno. Sólo cuando escuchamos la historia de un ser humano que transformó su condición miserable en un arca grandiosa de posibilidades, la vida adquiere otro sentido. Así, el propósito de Tan lejos como tu corazón puede ver es aclarar tu camino para que puedas ver el paisaje, los rostros del amor y la naturaleza de las emociones.

"The Little Book of Awakening takes some of the very best wisdom from The Book of Awakening and distills it into a set of weekly readings. The little edition is introduced by Nepo, and each week explores a theme, such as abundance, awareness, blessing, interdependence, presence, opportunity, being heard, being real, facing our suffering"--

Mark Nepo is emerging as one of the truly significant writers and thinkers of today. Nepo has a singular way of distilling great truths down to their essence. Moreover, during his cancer journey, Nepo relied on the power of expression and the writing process to keep him tethered to life. In Reduced to Joy, Mark Nepo explores the places where pain and joy are stitched to resilience, uncovering them with deep wisdom, poetic passages and personal revelations. Nepo reminds us all of the secret and sacred places within, forgotten in the noise and chatter of our busy distracted 21st Century lives. Reduced to Joy is a lesson in stillness, in standing in the mystery and, above all, in the work of love.

MARK NEPO MOVED AND INSPIRED millions of people with his #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening, a spiritual daybook that draws on his awakening through cancer to offer life lessons from all the spiritual traditions. In his continuing exploration of the human journey, Nepo has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time,” “a consummate storyteller,” and “an eloquent spiritual teacher.” In his latest book, he inquires into the endless ways we are asked to listen. Experiencing hearing loss himself, Nepo affirms that listening is one of the most mysterious, luminous, and challenging art forms on Earth: “Whatever difficulty you face, there are time-tried ways you can listen your way through. Because listening is the doorway to everything that matters. It enlivens the heart the way breathing enlivens the lungs. We listen to awaken our heart. We do this to stay vital and alive.” In Seven Thousand Ways to Listen, Nepo offers ancient and contemporary practices to help us stay close to what is sacred. In this beautifully written spiritual memoir, Nepo explores the transformational journey with his characteristic insight and grace. He unfolds the many gifts and challenges of deep listening as we are asked to reflect on the life we are given. A moving exploration of self and our relationship to others and the world around us, Seven Thousand Ways to Listen unpacks the many ways we are called to redefine ourselves and to name what is meaningful as we move through the changes that come from experience and aging and the challenge of surviving loss. Filled with questions to reflect on and discuss with others and meditations on how to return to what matters throughout the day, this enlightening book teaches us how to act wholeheartedly so we can inhabit the gifts we are born with and find the language of our own wisdom. Seven Thousand Ways to Listen weaves a tapestry of deep reflection, memoir, and meditation to create a remarkable guide on how to listen to life and live more fully.

Empleamos gran parte de nuestra vida en escuchar y en avanzar. Cada nuevo día asumimos el riesgo de ser auténticos. Y esto implica enfrentarnos con la necesidad de detenernos en nuestro centro para gozar de una existencia plena. Siete mil maneras de escuchar nos propone un viaje hacia nuestro interior para tomar conciencia de lo que somos y trabajar cada uno de los aspectos que nos hacen únicos. Mark Nepo, poeta y filósofo con más de veinticinco años de experiencia docente y experto en espiritualidad, nos insta a tomar conciencia de los sonidos, de las voces que nos rodean además de la nuestra, a no perder de vista la verdad, a aprender de los silencios, a recuperar la confianza, a dejar de herirnos... para encontrar nuestro lugar en el mundo y el secreto de las relaciones con otros. Una obra repleta de sabiduría que nos invita a la pausa y a la reflexión, un impulso enérgico que nos mueve, que nos conmueve y que nos alienta a mantener una conversación con lo que en realidad somos para localizar el sentido de nuestro caminar. www.librosaguilar.com

Mark Nepo brinda a sus lectores su conocimiento y reflexiones sobre aquellos pequeños detalles que hacen la existencia feliz. Del autor de Un libro para renacer cada día, Mark Nepo. La vida está llena de pequeños momentos de felicidad. Descubre los detalles de la vida que te hacen sonreír y te alegran la existencia. En ocasiones nuestro ritmo de vida nos aleja de las cosas esenciales: la búsqueda de la felicidad y el compartir con los demás. Consciente de ello, Mark Nepo entrega en este libro una serie de reflexiones orientadas a disfrutar el momento, amar como si fuera el último día y buscar la tranquilidad. Escrito con un lenguaje sencillo, evocador, en el que los árboles, los pájaros o los cielos despejados sirven para alentar el cambio espiritual, Mark Nepo ofrece páginas de alegría y belleza, meditaciones de gran sabiduría a partir de dolorosas experiencias personales y afirmaciones memorables que sirven de guía espiritual para enfrentar los problemas de la existencia y vivir con alegría y paz interior.

Offers the author''s insights into friendship, love, and survival in this guide to awakening to the joy of life.

An invitation to be in relationship with deep and life-giving material.

Mark Nepo has been interviewed by Oprah on her Soul Series radio network and his The Book of the Awakening has been featured in O, The Oprah magazine and on the Oprah TV show. In this book, Mark invites readers to explore their own inner core through the stories of ordinary people, political activists, artists, spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions. These are people who have faced themselves, their warts and weaknesses. They have stood by the courage of their convictions in all kinds of moments, great and small. Nepo''s insights and commentary are spot on, and help readers relate the stories of others to their own lives. The book is divided into three sectionsfinding our inner core, standing by our inner core, and sustaining the practice of living from that place. Each of the nearly 60 brief essays and stories elucidates and inspires. Nepo''s broad range of stories and people, of traditions and insights, offers myriad ways for readers to relate to their own search for courage. The late Howard Zinn said of this book, "A poetic, profoundly thoughtful rumination on how we might live."