{"product_id":"drinking-from-the-river-of-light-the-life-of-expression-paperback","title":"Drinking from the River of Light: The Life of Expression - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Nepo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA deeply heartfelt weave of reflections and poems about what it means to live the creative, expressive life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I cherish the wisdom and embrace the practices offered in this luminous book.\" --Mirabai Starr, author of \u003ci\u003eCaravan of No Despair\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWild Mercy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Meaningful art, enduring art--and the transformative process it awakens--keeps us alive,\" writes Mark Nepo. With \u003ci\u003eDrinking from the River of Light\u003c\/i\u003e, this bestselling poet and philosopher will lead you on a journey to discover just how art and authentic expression can bring our deepest truths to bear in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this collection of interconnected essays and poetry--covering subjects ranging from the importance of staying in conversation with other forms of life to a consideration of how innovators such as Matisse, Rodin, and Beethoven saw the world--Nepo presents a lyrical ode to the creative urge that stirs in each of us. Whether it's the search for a metaphor to reveal life's beauty or the brushstroke that will thoroughly capture the moment, \u003ci\u003eDrinking from the River of Light\u003c\/i\u003e examines what it means to go \". . . beyond the boundaries of art, where the viewer and participant are one.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere you will discover: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The importance of openly embracing the full scope of your emotions\u003cbr\u003e- The need for raw honesty and self-exploration in education\u003cbr\u003e- Why a new perspective always waits only a \"quarter turn\" away\u003cbr\u003e- The importance of staying in constant conversation with other creative voices\u003cbr\u003e- The crucial difference between giving and getting attention\u003cbr\u003e- Concrete guidelines for respectful peer review\u003cbr\u003e- What it means to channel the sound of your innermost being--and the universe \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Nepo's words, \"This book is meant to be experienced and journeyed with.\" Including dozens of journaling prompts and personal exercises meant to enliven the reader's creative instincts, \u003ci\u003eDrinking from the River of Light \u003c\/i\u003etraces the search for our most essential selves and the importance of the life of expression to bear witness to the sorrow, depth, and joy of life.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Nepo \u003c\/b\u003eis a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over 40 years. A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e #1 bestselling author, he has published 21 books and recorded 14 audio projects. Mark has been interviewed several times by Oprah Winfrey as part of her \u003ci\u003eSuper Soul Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e TV show, and was interviewed by Robin Roberts on \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e. As a cancer survivor, Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages. For more, see MarkNepo.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44840424833126,"sku":"9781683642305","price":29.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/WDY0c2FFMW5EeG9JME5sVU9XWE5qdz09.webp?v=1772538615","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/drinking-from-the-river-of-light-the-life-of-expression-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}