The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom
by Angeles Arrien
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"There is a grace in this book, an invitation to beautiful, deep wisdom, a banquet to refresh your spirit for the years ahead."--Jack Kornfield, PhD, author of A Path with Heart"The Second Half of Life is a wise, unique, and beautifully written guidebook for those who want to live every day of their lives. A book for everyone who plans to grow old."--Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, author of Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's BlessingsWhen you find the courage to change at midlife," Angeles show more Arrien teaches, a miracle happens. Your character is opened, deepened, strengthened, softened. You return to your soul's highest values. You are now prepared to create your legacy: an imprint of your dream for our world--a dream that can fully come true in The Second Half of Life.Working with images, poetry, metaphors, and other forms of symbolic language from diverse world cultures, Dr. Arrien introduces us to the Eight Gates of Initiation. By mastering their lessons and gifts, you harvest the meaning and purpose of your life, and come into spiritual maturity. With The Second Half of Life, she takes you step-by-step through each gate to deepen your most valuable relationships, reclaim your untended creative talents, and shift your focus from ambition to meaning to grow into the exceptional elder you've always imagined you would one day become. show lessTags
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Definitely a workbook to be read and reread over a long period of time. Concepts appear simple but upon study, require deep thought to bring about transformation. Could be used for group discussion, but the work must be done by the individual. The author cites many references. Beautiful quotes and artful illustrations.
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Angeles Arrien, PhD, is a teacher, author, and cultural anthropologist whose teachings bridge the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and comparative religion, while focusing on universal beliefs shared by humanity. She lectures and leads workshops internationally on cultural anthropology and transpersonal psychology at colleges, corporate show more settings, and personal growth facilities. Her books include The Four-Fold Way and The Second Half of Life. show less
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- Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction
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- 204.40844 — Religion The Bible & Christianity Religious experience, life, practice Religious life and practice Religious practice by type of person Religious practice of older adults
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- BL625.3 .A77 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religious life
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