{"product_id":"the-second-half-of-life-opening-the-eight-gates-of-wisdom-paperback","title":"The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAngeles Arrien\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eA Path with Heart\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The Second Half of Life\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eKitchen Table Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMy Grandfather's Blessings\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen you find the courage to change at midlife,\" Angeles 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Second Half of Life.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWorking 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eThe Second Half of Life, \u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngeles Arrien\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngeles Arrien, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e (1940-2014) received her master's degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and her doctorate from the California Institute for Integral Studies. Dr. Arrien's teachings bridge the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and comparative religion, while focusing on universal beliefs shared by humanity. She lectured and led workshops internationally on cultural anthropology and transpersonal psychology at colleges, corporate settings, and personal growth facilities. Her books include \u003ci\u003eThe Four-Fold Way\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Second Half of Life\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLiving in Gratitude\u003c\/i\u003e, and her audio-learning programs include \u003ci\u003eGratitude\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGathering Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 8.03 x 5.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771213021472,"sku":"9781591795728","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/01f481f1d906f29c066c03e4a65bb225.webp?v=1780383284","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-second-half-of-life-opening-the-eight-gates-of-wisdom-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}