The Language of the Soul

“Mark Nepo has written another classic. The author of The Book of Awakening turns to his love of words and how they sometimes combine to reveal keys for awakening meaning in our lives. At times, the word clusters and the ways Nepo interweaves them toward meaning are simply stunning. This is a word lover’s treasure.” –Jon M. Sweeney, Spirituality and Practice

“Mark Nepo has soul-stirring language coursing through his veins. In The Language of the Soul, Mark has gathered some of the most potent words alive in our world today, and held them up to the light to reveal their full depth and beauty. This book is a stunning pilgrimage to the heart of language. You will never look at words in the same way again.” –Beth Kempton, bestselling author of Wabi Sabi

“The Language of the Soul invites readers to consider the evocative, fluid nature of words. On every page, Mark Nepo offers insights that awaken the heart and stir the mind. This is not just a book to read, but to revisit time and again, an essential guide for anyone longing to live with more authenticity and depth.” –April Davila, award-winning author and writing coach

“In this fascinating lexicon of soul-powered language, Nepo demonstrates the power of particular words to expand the spirit, revivify the heart, and point you toward your original nature. Original, inspirational, and deeply instructive, this book opens your ear to the voice of God and helps you remember how sacredness sounds.” –Mark Matousek, author of Emerson, The Stoics, and Me: Timeless Wisdom for Living an Authentic Life

“Throughout this heart-opening journey, Mark Nepo tenderly guides us to uncover the language of our soul; the root that attaches our lives to the greater, foundational life of Spirit. In doing so, Mark invites us to join him in discovering the ground of meaning and the life-force that helps us embody a deeper, more authentic way of being. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to live from the consciousness of their core.” –Karin A. Nobile, Program Director, Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center

“The mythologist Joseph Campbell once told me that his own mentor when he lived in Paris, the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, confided to him that the secret of life was to fall in love with the process of living, the journey itself. The master summed up his life-philosophy in this bon mot: ‘To be is beautiful, but is more beautiful to be becoming.’ Likewise, in The Language of the Soul, Mark Nepo shows us how the well lived life revolves around the vocabulary of the inward life, which is gifted to us in myth, poetry, and art, which can be appreciated by a more intimate knowledge of the origins of the words we use to communicate with each other, and our own deeper selves.” –Phil Cousineau, author of The Painted Word and Wordcatcher

“I have never read a book quite like this. It is a book that whispers to your soul. In it, our beloved sage Mark Nepo gathers words that shimmer across traditions and reveals their origin, meaning, and hidden kinships. The result is a life-changing journey into how to tend what is frayed between us, remove the obstacles within, and glimpse the Oneness all around us. Each word becomes a stepping stone into the vastness beneath our lives. In the end, this book is an act of love–and a reminder that love is how we wake up.” –Valarie Kaur, bestselling author of See No Stranger and Sage Warrior

MARK NEPO is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. His books, including The Book of Awakening, The One Life We’re Given, and Drinking From the River of Light, have been translated into more than twenty languages. Mark has appeared several times with Oprah Winfrey on her Super Soul Sunday program. In 2015, he was given a Life-Achievement Award by AgeNation. In 2016, he was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.

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