“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 TheoryA 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...

In this truly inspiring book, Mark Nepo offers us all an invitation to stand by the courage of our convictions in challenging times. Through the stories of ordinary people, political activists, artists, writers, spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions, Mark Nepo shows how we too can discover our own inner courage. Finding Inner Courage is divided into three sections finding our inner core, standing by our inner core, and sustaining the practice of living from that place. Each of th...

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 aliveFor 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...

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’r...

A celebration of friendship and community from bestselling author Mark NepoIn 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, myth...

This stunning meditation from the renowned author of The Book of Awakening offers a fresh perspective on the art of being alive and provides essential insight into how we can overcome the barriers holding us back from living life to its fullest.“Once again, Mark Nepo draws us to the heart of what matters. He illuminates love with the light of his own understanding.”—Marianne WilliamsonHow can we stay awake and authentic when ou...

Practicing Gratitude, the Secret to Lifelong Joy"Exquisitely reconnects us to the wonder and satisfaction which can be found in our daily lives." ―Judy Ford, author of Wonderful Ways to Love a Child#1 Best Seller in Marriage & FamilyIn a series of brief, evocative, motivational gratitude essays, international executive coach M.J. Ryan teaches us how to unlock the fullness of life through the simpl...

"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...

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 en...

A luminous guide to staying authentic and accessing the deeper current of aliveness inherent in everyday lifeMark Nepo’s The Path of True Experience is an exploration of what it means to stay real in a world that continually pulls us away from ourselves. Drawing on spirituality, story, myth, poetry, and everyday encounters, Nepo suggests that when we live authentically—when we inhabit our lives instead of merely observing them—we become connected to a sust...

"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 AcademyIn 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. ...

Foreword by Mark Nepo, bestselling author of The Book of AwakeningSan Francisco Chronicle bestsellerLos Angeles Times bestsellerIndie Press Top 40 national bestseller“Phil Cousineau always notices what nobody else does — a sure sign of a sharp writer. His odyssey through the Odyssey uncovers new sights at eve...