This morning, a good friend reminded me that today is “my” day in Mark Nepo’s The Book of Awakening. My good friend, Mark Nepo, once heard me tell a story from my travels.  Mark listened intently and then wrote up...

Today is #NationalTeachersDay. Be sure to thank a teacher today! But let’s also remember how much they do each and every day – and give  them our thanks and support throughout the year. That’s why we created the Thank You,...

Our final post in the “Week of Mark Nepo” series features Mark’s poem, “The Appointment.”  My favorite line is, “But soon you arrive at the edge of all your plans.” For me, it feels freeing – it speaks of the...

The holidays interrupted my planned posts for the “Week of Mark Nepo” – a week dedicated to Mark’s poetry and his other writings.  Today, I returned to the last few posts to finish out the week. I was pleased to...

The One Life We’re Given: Finding the Wisdom That Waits in Your Heart Here are Mark Nepo’s own words describing what he brings to his book, The One Life We’re Given, and what it can mean for you. Through personal...

Some lucky New Yorkers will be able to see Mark Nepo at the Thrive Global Pop-up Store tonight.  Dec 15, 2016: Thrive Pop Up Store, What It Means to Thrive, A Publication Reading & Conversation, 7:00-9:00PM, 419 Broome Street, SOHO,...

The Book Of Awakening: Having The Life You Want By Being Present To The Life You Have — Mark Nepo This is a remarkable book.  It is deceptively simple – daily quotes, reflections and practices – and quietly powerful.  A...

The premise behind Teaching with Fire is that poetry stirs up an inner conversation about questions, emotions, and things that matter. Because poetry slows us down and focuses our attention—it can yield poignant insights into what is most significant and enduring...