Mark Nepo: Holding Nothing Back
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tami Simon speaks with Mark Nepo. Mark is a poet, philosopher, and spiritual teacher who is the author of numerous books and audio projects, including the New York Times #1 bestseller The Book of Awakening, which made the list of Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things. With Sounds True, Mark has created an eight-session audio learning course called Staying Awake: The Ordinary Art. In this episode, Tami has an intimate conversation with Mark about the two most important lessons he has learned from his journey with cancer, the role of effort and grace in our lives, what it means to take “the exquisite risk,” and how we can shift our perspective to see with the eyes of the heart. (73 minutes)
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Wonderful piece! Mark’s voice is very healing.
Comment by Sandra — February 8, 2012 @ 6:48 pm
Thanks once again for bringing another light into my awareness, and for again asking exactly the question that I needed to hear answered. If I am able to grow, there will be some who are fearful of being left behind. It’s good to be aware of that and address the issue.
Comment by Rich — February 10, 2012 @ 9:06 pm
In Buddhism, it seems that your frustration with the man who teased you is more about YOUR own insecurities and disturbances that the other person’s. Perhaps examining your “need” to explain yourself to the aggressor would be more beneficial in eliminating your suffering.
Comment by Holly — February 10, 2012 @ 9:49 pm
Thank you for the treasure! I did’t want it to end.
Tami you are by far the Best at what you do.
Blessings of joy-filled gratitude,
Liz
Comment by Liz — February 11, 2012 @ 11:16 am
I return to this over and over again and never get tired of listening. What a teacher Mark Nepo is, and Tami, your questions are always deep, thoughtful, provoking and kept opening the conversation into a much deeper place. I bought the Exquisite Risk in my Kindle. Please invite him again…
Comment by Nora — February 26, 2012 @ 9:10 am
I’m still thinking about the incident with the lifeguard. It’s so very instructive–helps me understand more about “holding back”–a phrase my own teacher often uses. Thank you for your openness and courage.
Comment by Christina — March 6, 2012 @ 4:05 pm