New Releases by Mark Nepo

A poetic treasury of spiritual insight, The Language of the Soul uncovers the original meanings of words to help us remember what it means to be fully alive For poet and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo, words have always been more than tools for communication—they are vessels of meaning, portals to the sacred, and medicine for the soul. In The Language of the Soul, Nepo explores the deep, often forgotten roots of 228 words from thirty-one languages and traditions, revealing their original, undiluted power to awaken, connect, and heal. Woven with stories from history, mythology, and the author’s own remarkable life journey, this is a rich and contemplative guide to the spiritual essence of language. Just as rivers and mountains erode over time, so too do the meanings of words. Nepo invites readers to walk beside him along a timeless river of understanding, where ancient expressions are reawakened and everyday language is imbued with depth and resonance. Whether it’s a word like “courage” or “forgive” or a lesser-known gem from Sanskrit, Hebrew, or Chinese, each entry becomes a doorway into timeless wisdom, offering moments of insight, stillness, and transformation. For seekers, artists, caregivers, and lovers of language, The Language of the Soul is both a spiritual lexicon and a personal companion. With the lyrical clarity that has made him one of our most beloved spiritual voices, Nepo reminds us that words, when opened with care and wonder, can carry us back to ourselves—and forward into the world with greater compassion, clarity, and grace.

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, for every day of the year, is accompanied by an exercise that will surprise and delight the reader in its mind-waking ability.

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.

Weekly wisdom from The New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo. The Book of Awakening has become a modern classic, a spiritual guide for living in hard times and good times that speaks to the hearts of hundreds of thousands of readers. Now, this spiritual favorite, chosen as one of Oprah Winfrey''s favorite things, is available in a special pocket-size paperback edition. 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. Each week explores a theme, such as abundance, awareness, blessing, interdependence, presence, opportunity, being heard, being real, and facing our suffering. Award-winning author Mark Nepo writes about spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, his words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. The Little Book of Awakening is the ideal inspirational gift for any occasion.

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 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.

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

"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.

“This book is so meaningful to me, I’m struggling to even find the words to explain the profound difference this book has made.” —Mel Robbins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Let Them Theory 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.

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 emotions • The need for raw honesty and self-exploration in education • Why a new perspective always waits only a "quarter turn" away • The importance of staying in constant conversation with other creative voices • The crucial difference between giving and getting attention • Concrete guidelines for respectful peer review • What 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).

"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."

Many are familiar with teacher and poet Mark Nepo''s books on inner transformation, relationship, and the emergence of purpose in our lives. But less well-known is the journey that shaped his vision as a teacher that began in 1987 when he was diagnosed with cancer. The revelations during that time would inform every dimension of his work to follow. With Inside the Miracle, Mark Nepo shares what he discovered along this challenging terrain, and the insights most essential to those of us who now find ourselves there. The lessons and stories here are for all of us, ill or not, when the inevitable question arises: How do we move through an overwhelming crisis—whether from physical illness, grief, or a major life change—into the rest of our lives? This offering presents in its entirety Nepo''s 1994 literary gem Acre of Light, written shortly after his recovery. Here, he expands and enriches its themes with new poems, essays, and teachings gathered in the decades since. Throughout, Mark includes compelling questions and exercises from his popular workshops, to invite us to personalize the experience. What emerges is a reading companion to be explored in many ways: as a memoir, as a "survival kit" of wisdom and verse that helped Mark during his own journey, and as a conversation to spark our own contemplation, journaling, and discovery. "To live in wonder on the other side of suffering and disappointment," reflects Mark Nepo, "is to know how magnificent and fragile it is to be here at all." Inside the Miracle calls us to leap into our lives with tenderness and courage, so we can fully inhabit the miraculous moments that await us.

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.

Après avoir ému et inspiré des millions de personnes dans le monde avec son best-seller Le Livre de l''Eveil, Mark Nepo poursuit son exploration de la quête humaine dans ce nouvel ouvrage. Il nous invite cette fois-ci à emprunter un chemin d''écoute, d''ouverture du coeur, afin d''incarner nos dons innés et de prendre conscience de l''extraordinaire beauté de la vie. Ecrit dans un langage poétique, cet hymne à l''écoute vous ouvrira aux mille et une voix de l''existence : Mark Nepo nous propose d''écouter d''une oreille attentive la fleur qui pousse, le battement de la vie en nous, les signes qui nous sont envoyés, mais aussi nos souffrances que nous avons tellement l''habitude de fuir ou encore les non-dits dans les relations. A chaque fois, le but est d''entendre les messages subtils transmis par l''existence. L''auteur, lui-même atteint de surdité, affirme que l''écoute est l''art le plus délicat, le plus lumineux et le plus mystérieux qui soit sur Terre. A travers la lecture de cet ouvrage transparaissent la profondeur, la sagesse, l''inspiration et la richesse du monde intérieur de Mark Nepo, mais aussi son aspiration à côtoyer la nature sacrée de la vie. L''auteur nous propose également des exercices pratiques qui nous amèneront à nous interroger en profondeur sur nous-même et à nous rapprocher de notre être véritable dans notre quotidien. Un ouvrage d''une grande finesse...

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.

Teksten voor dagelijkse meditatie over het mens-zijn, wijsheid en liefde voor het leven.

"Aveces creemos que conocemos el mundo que nos rodea, a las personas que amamos o a nosotros mismos, pero lo cierto es que sólo tenemos una idea de quienes somos y de nuestro entorno, únicamente imaginamos, pensamos, y hasta soñamos. Y 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. Entonces, esa lección de sacrificio, esos relatos de hombres y mujeres, de anhelos y aprendizaje, transforman nuestra existencia. Tan lejos como tu corazón puede ver, es un recuento de historias de vida increíbles, parábolas profundas cuyo mensaje de aliento se queda a vivir en nuestra memoria; leyendas fantásticas de amor, fe, misericordia y humanidad. Mark Nepo, fiel a su estilo, aleccionador y emotivo, tocado por la gracia de la añoranza, comparte sus experiencias de vida, pero también reflexiones legadas por sus grandes maestros, por los libros y otros pensadores. El conjunto de anécdotas conmovedoras de este libro, también surgidas de los seminarios, talleres, conferencias y cursos que imparte Mark Nepo por el mundo, hablan de pescadores extasiados por el paisaje, guerreros incansables en busca de la verdad, ladrones perdidos en la noche del dolor, halcones poderosos que escriben en el cielo su verdad o monjes que escalan la montaña con la esperanza de hallar la iluminación. Historias de ilusión y amargura, de valentía y coraje pero, sobre todo, profundas lecciones de vida que nos abrirán los ojos para ver más allá del horizonte y de los sentimientos, historias que sin duda, transformarán nuestra existencia."--back cover.

Look within to heal the pain that often comes with pleasure as you explore how joy and tribulation can strengthen you from the inside out. USA, 250pp.

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 ageing 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.

`Welke moeilijkheden je ook onder ogen moet zien, er zijn beproefde manieren om je er doorheen te luisteren. Omdat luisteren de poort is naar alles wat ertoe doet. Het blaast het hart nieuw leven in, net als ademen met de longen doet. We luisteren om ons hart wakker te laten worden. Dat doen we om vitaal en levendig te blijven. -Mark Nepo Mark Nepo onderzoekt de vele manieren waarop je naar het leven kunt luisteren, om zo dicht te blijven bij alles wat er echt toe doet. Omdat hij een voortreffelijk verhalenverteller is, kost het geen enkele moeite om mee te gaan op deze ontdekkingstocht. Nepo luistert naar de Bron, het leven op aarde en de zorg voor elkaar. Daarnaast biedt hij met `reflectieve pauzes de gelegenheid een eigen manier van luisteren te ontwikkelen en zo een rijker leven te leiden. 7000 manieren om te luisteren naar het leven is een ontroerende verkenning van jezelf en je relatie met anderen en de wereld om je heen, ook tijdens veranderingen, zoals het ouder worden of het verwerken van een verlies. Mark Nepo is dichter, filosoof en schrijver. Met Leef heeft hij miljoenen mensen geraakt en geïnspireerd. Als voormalig kankerpatiënt vertelt hij over de levenslessen die allerlei spirituele tradities ons bieden. Hij is een van de beste spirituele gidsen van onze tijd. www.marknepo.com

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.

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