Inhabiting a centered space is crucial to life in the present challenges and suffering. Specific chapters furthering goals in common with spiritual direction are “Staying Possible” and those of the last section, “Helping Each Other Stay Awake,” focusing on, among other subjects, “agents of kindness” who hold a safe, compassionate space for seekers (243). This theme is illustrated through chapter reflections, encouraging readers to share the text’s connections to their lives in conversation with a trusted other. He writes, “Such a fundamental inspiration: to give all our presence and attention in order to see and accept the heart within a stranger until the strangeness evaporates” (78). For example, Nepo discusses the importance of telling one’s stories, listening deeply, and reaching out to others with nonjudgment and compassion. In this lyrical fashion, the message of the book mirrors those communicated by the work done within spiritual direction. Arranged to be read a chapter a week for a year, each section focuses on a particular theme: “Our Walk in the World,” “Our True Inheritance,” “Widening Our Circle,” and “Helping Each Other Stay Awake.” Throughout, Nepo’s prose explores and circles around soul growth as it springs forth from a poet’s heart. His new book, The Book of Soul, is simultaneously poetic and straightforward, deftly weaving contemplative reflection, storytelling, philosophy, literature, art, history, spirituality, and science. One such resource is Mark Nepo’s new book, The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters, a contemporary yet timeless text that gently guides readers toward a more spiritually fulfilling life.īest known for his appearances on Oprah Winfrey’s programs and his best seller, The Book of Awakening, Nepo is a writer, philosopher, teacher, and spiritual adviser. How does a spiritual seeker find peace during this turbulent time in history? It helps to have a trusted resource to take spiritual seekers through examples and suggestions until step-by-step they open into that space. Press Kit – Awakening and Maturity for Spiritual Companions.Portrait of a Spiritual Director/Companion.What is Spiritual Direction and Companionship?.Need Help Finding a Spiritual Director or Companion to Work With? Start Here.
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