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

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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 to 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 his journey of the soul and will inspire others to embark on their own. 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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Red Wheel/Weiser; Original edition (May 31, 2000)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 436 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 5


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 75


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #139,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #900 in Mental & Spiritual Healing #2,773 in Motivational Self-Help (Books) #3,490 in Personal Transformation Self-Help


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    • Life-Changing book
Reading this book daily (or often) has changed my life...for the better. Mark Nepo always seems to put on the pages what I need to hear for that day. I love that the prose is only one or one+ pages long so I can pick it up and have "bite size" thoughts to ponder, elevate my thinking, and lighten my heart. This book is one of the best gifts you could give yourself, or a loved one! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025 by Michele Bowen
    • A beautiful book!
In The Book of Awakenings, Mark Nepo breaks open the harried existence we call life and folds it into bite-sized nuggets of wisdom that nudge us along toward expansion, a more open mind, a more indulgent spirit, all in service to elevating the soul. Nepo writes like a man who has crossed the desert and made it to the oasis for the revitalizing drink, then decided the oasis was a pretty fine place to be. A poet and philosopher by trade, Nepo is also a cancer survivor. While he fought the disease, life changed, became scary, possibly shorter, but decidedly different. Nepo suddenly saw the world through slow eyes, coming through the trauma more receptive and mature, and ultimately decided to write down his observations which turned out to be a boon for the rest of us. Just like tempered glass needs a little heat to coax it to its super state of existence, Nepo needed a little cancer to get his 3-D priorities right with his Soul. The work comes across as if time is infinite (spoiler alert: it is), so why not settle down and make note of a few things while you can. A calendar book, meaning you can read the day’s entry or you can skip around and read it in any order you like, The Book of Awakenings is not about deadlines, but lifelines. I am reading it slowly, savoring it like I would an expensive box of chocolates, but in orderly fashion, leaving randomness for the second round that I know there will be. You can’t absorb this book through a single read; it’s too rich with its lifetime worth of wisdom crammed into a bit more than 400 pages. The Book of Awakenings is a perfect read for anyone who feels as though they’re muddling through: losing life, losing purpose, losing love, identity, focus, or worse, the malaise has manifested as a dis-ease in the body and there you are, broken, alone, clueless as to how to break the cycle. It’s also perfect for someone with no problems, but many questions. If any of these scenarios sound like yours, I have a suggestion: read The Book of Awakenings. While not a guarantee of success — only you can do that — it will help you find a path in the worst of times. The Book of Awakenings shows you why everything is a blessing, even cancer, and why there is no such thing as curses, only cursed thinking, which with a little work can be changed. Nepo wants you to celebrate life by seeing the good in all things, but don’t misunderstand. This is not a touchy-feely self-help book. Rather, it’s a retreat for the mind and Soul that will provide the self-loving space for the body to follow. It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful book ever having been written. A modern day Rumi, Nepo meets you where you are and turns you from the outside in. You owe it to yourself to follow. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2015 by p.j. lazos
    • This book will give you hope, courage, and confidence!
The media could not be loaded. This book is an amazing read! The author is a cancer survivor and has dealt with all kinds of difficulties, including with people. This book has given me confidence and courage to stand up to the people in my life who are trying to coerce me into recanting my spiritual beliefs and ideas. This book has also given me the courage to face life’s difficulties, no matter what they are. I have difficulties in my life but fortunately have never seen the difficulties of cancer like the author has. He is an inspirational author and reading this book has made me a better person more fully equipped to deal with challenges and difficulties of my own! Five stars! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025 by Amazon Customer
    • Great book that helps you do the "deep work" on your soul
I bought this book for a friend who is interested in meditation and spiritual growth. I read a few pages of the book, and decided to buy myself a copy of it, too. I would not consider it "new agey" but it does contain a lot of spiritual truths explained in understandable language that anyone can benefit from regardless of their religious focus. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025 by Kathy M.
    • Highly recommended
This is a beautiful book . Wonderful to be inspired each morning .if you want to be inspired ,get this book. Please share with others . Makes a wonderful gift!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024 by s. u.
    • Well-written day by day inspirations
I guess some of us just take longer to awaken than others. I've stumbled over some of the exercises: they seem to take me off my path sometimes. But maybe when I come across them again next year, I'll understand better. No matter what, there's always something so obviously useful for each day that reading that day is never wasted. I'm very grateful to Jeremy Renner for promoting this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023 by Franki deMerle
    • great daily spiritual thoughts for one year
I had a copy of this book and read it and made notes but had to move about 8 years ago and I had to let go of a lot of things, including this book. It did help me make a lot of difficult decisions at a very tuff part of my life. And now, I wanted a new copy - to see where I am and also, help me through the next hard things I have to face in life. I saw this on TV as part of a book club recommedation. And it is in the top handful of books, that have made a difference in my life. It's a good pick, the author is a counselor himself but he was using all of his own resources that helped him get through his own personal trials. The author draws from many sources of wise spiritual counsel as well as practical steps to take too. Thoughtful questions at the end of each day's message, to use on yourself at home. Highly recommend this book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024 by Kim
    • Inspiring Read
This book is fantastic. It is a daily read, similar to a devotional. I enjoy reading a passage in the morning to set the tone for the day. It helps me stay in the present and be more mindful and intentional throughout the day. It has exercises at the end of the passage. It helps you meditate and enter into a deeper thought process. I give it a 10/10! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024 by Farah

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