Surviving Storms
“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.” ~ Mark Nepo
Surviving Storms – Finding the Strength to Meet Adversity
Written by Mark Nepo
In SURVIVING STORMS: Finding the Strength to Meet Adversity, Mark Nepo, spiritual teacher and author of 23 books, including the #1 New York Times bestselling The Book of Awakening, explores the art and practice of meeting adversity by using the timeless teachings of the heart.
To stand firm against life’s unavoidable storms, Nepo says, we need to know our true selves, deepening our roots and solidifying our connection to all Spirit and all life. Then we, like a firmly rooted tree standing unmoved in the wind, can endure the force of trials and heartbreak.
A profoundly timely resource, SURVIVING STORMS surveys the storms of our time—where we are and how we got here. Mark Nepo outlines the fault lines we endure as a society, including our loss of relationships, the isolation of technology, the loss of a common good, and others. He explores the nature and life of storms and unpacks the purpose of goodness. He then reacquaints readers with the perennial practices and offers resources that restore our basic human nature and transcend our perceived differences.
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 again, admitting that we need each other.
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Advance Praise for Surviving Storms
Lyrical, insightful, and wise, Surviving Storms is the guide to resilience that we find ourselves so desperately needing, both for individuals and communities. Mark Nepo’s words are a potent antidote to discouragement and a heartfelt call to perseverance.”
~ Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive
“Mark Nepo is our bard of the enlightened heart, a voice of tenderness, wisdom, and sanity at a time when we are in upheaval. This book will steady you as you go and help you reach your true destination.”
~ Mark Matousek, author of Ethical Wisdom and Sex Death Enlightenment
“How can we walk through the fractured landscape of today and keep our eyes clear and our hearts open? Through his ability to find the wisdom in ordinary things, Mark Nepo shows how heartwork can deepen us on this journey, helping us to repair ourselves and the world. Here are resources for the traveler, helping us to say yes to life, awakening us to the grace that is always present.”
~ Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee PhD, Sufi teacher and author, Sufism The Transformation of the Heart
“Mark Nepo has long been a steady guide in living with an open heart. In his latest book, Mark brings a lifetime of experience and learning to bear on how we can find the strength to survive the storms life puts in our path. 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
It is through the wisdom and power of the heart that we discover the innate love, courage, and strength to transcend any challenge, regardless of what is happening in our lives and the world. Surviving Storms is your fail- safe guide in that discovery and exploration, one which ultimately leads to your freedom and empowerment.
~ Michael Bernard Beckwith, Founder & CEO of Agape International Spiritual Center and author of Life Visioning and Spiritual Liberation
“In this luminous collection of reflections on the turbulence of our times, my friend Mark Nepo once again beckons us toward the beauty in the brokenness, the holiness in the hot mess, and the call to oneness at the heart of our sense of disconnection. In reclaiming our kinship with all life, this book helps us increase our capacity to participate in mending and rebuilding the world.”
~ Mirabai Starr, author of Caravan of No Despair and Wild Mercy
About the Author
Mark Nepo is a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over 40 years. Mark has moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, his numerous award-winning books—including The Book of Awakening, More Together Than Alone, and Drinking from the River of Light—have been translated into over twenty languages. Mark has appeared several times on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday program. In 2015 he was given a Life-Achievement Award by AgeNation. In 2016 he was named one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit, and was also chosen as one of OWN’s SuperSoul 100, a group of inspired leaders using their gifts and voices to elevate humanity. Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationships. He offers readings, lectures, and retreats internationally. Visit MarkNepo.com or ThreeIntentions.com for more information.
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