The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have

by Mark Nepo

Paperback, 2000

Status

Available

Call number

291.432

Genres

Health & Wellness

Mind and Body

Religion & Spirituality

Nonfiction

All Topics

Publication

Conari Press (2000), Edition: Original, 436 pages

Description

A new edition of the #1 NYT's 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. He 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.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member JerryColonna

Breathtaking collection of everyday meditations. Deeply helpful in going deeper.

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LibraryThing member bibleblaster

One of my three "dailies" in 2015, this was another good companion for a wild and challenging year. Helpful perspectives. Sly stories. Some days felt a little sentimental or forced, but that may have been my mood at any given time. Recommended for the wisdom that you will catch as you live with the

book (or the wisdom that will catch you).

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LibraryThing member ajlewis2

This is a book of short readings for each day of the year. At the beginning of each reading was a short quote. At the end of each reading there is a meditation. Perhaps 50% of these readings were very meaningful and helpful to me. I did a few of the meditations and those were excellent. My purpose

for reading was to get my day started with a thought about being in the present. The book was very good for that.

I bookmarked quite a few readings that I want to go back to and do the meditation at a different time of day when I have longer to do it.

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LibraryThing member trinker

This is a book of daily meditation prompts and wisdom. I initially borrowed it from the library, but quickly realized I wanted to own it.

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