Writing to Awaken , livre ebook

234

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English

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2017

Écrit par
Mark Matousek

Publié par
New Harbinger Publications

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2017

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Publié par

New Harbinger Publications

Date de parution

01 juillet 2017

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9781626258693

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

18 Mo

Writing to Awaken is an inspirational investigation of the self through expressive writing, guiding you along the path of awakening through radical truth-telling and self-inquiry. With targeted and revelatory questions, you’ll be prompted to explore your own personal narrative—to write honestly about your deepest wounds, greatest challenges, hidden gifts, yearnings, and opportunities for growth—in order to discover a deeply authentic understanding of yourself and move toward a more liberated, truthful life.

We each have our own story, a personal myth constructed from the content life presents us: we connect dots to shape the narrative, devise plotlines from circumstance, change characters, fashion conflicts, and adjust structure, settings, and themes as our lives unfold. But so often, over time, we come to believe that we are our story, identifying so strongly with the tales we’ve told ourselves and others that we cling to them for our very existence—even when they don’t quite fit. The realization that there’s a discrepancy between the narrative you’ve crafted and your authentic self can be disconcerting at first, but the exploration of that gap is a doorway to personal freedom, and this book will lead you through it.

The writing exercises in this guide, one for nearly every week of the year, ask you to tell the whole truth about your experience. In doing so, you’ll come to realize that once you engage in this radical truth-telling, expressing yourself with complete honesty, your story changes; and when your story changes, your life is transformed. Rather than sticking with your illusive and tricky “Story of Me,” you’ll be prompted to go even deeper, piercing your personal myth and illuminating aspects of psyche and spirit that give way to profound moments of understanding and personal healing.

This is not a how-to book for writers; it’s an invitation on a journey of self-discovery—a guide to facing yourself without flinching, accepting yourself as you are, surrendering to what is, and daring to question and transform what isn’t true. With Writing to Awaken, you’ll learn how to break free from the trance of mistaken identity and discover your essential, authentic self.

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Publié par

New Harbinger Publications

Date de parution

01 juillet 2017

Nombre de lectures

EAN13

9781626258693

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

18 Mo

“As a writer, I know from experience just how transformative the creative process can be, but Mark Matousek invites us to make that potential fully conscious. A great resource for anyone wishing to develop a holistic and healing approach to writing.”

—SharonSalzberg, author ofLovingkindnessand RealHappiness

“Making sense of our lives through reflective writing is a research-established way of cultivating well-being in your life. As a scientist and clinician, I find Mark Matousek’s reflections and life-changing insights in this marvelous book to be filled with timeless wisdom and practical advice. Empowering you to integrate new understandings of the past into a liberating awareness of the present, the suggestions in this helpful volume enable you to free yourself to live the life you deserve. Let Mark be your guide in this transformative book as you journey to the depths of your mind to nurture a new way of being with yourself and with others.”

—DanielJ. Siegel, MD, clinical professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, executive director at Mindsight Institute, andNewYorkTimesbestselling author ofMind

“InWriingoAwaken, Mark Matousek invites you onto a direct path of self-inquiry and spiritual realization. Mark is a masterful and loving guide: his wisdom teachings and brilliantly conceived questions will enable you to dissolve the coverings and open to life-changing truth. You don’t need skill in writing to partake; all that’s required is the longing to awaken your heart.”

—TaraBrach, author ofRadicalAccepanceandTrueRefuge

“InWriingoAwaken, Mark Matousek is a wise and caring guide who, like the early Eastern masters, offers insights as tools to free and build your life with. Filled with powerful stories and revealing exercises, this book opens the craft of writing as a way to dive into the art of self-reflection. It will restore meaning and change your life.”

—MarkNepo, author ofTeOneLifeWe’re Givenand TeWayUndereWay

“WriingoAwakenbegins with reminding readers how changing our stories transforms our lives, then leads us on a journey beginning with the self and rippling out to encompass the essence of our stories as a radical act of truth-telling. He unfolds narratives, approaches, and a rich collection of writing prompts that help us release or revise the stories that separate us from ourselves, and dwell in the stories of who we truly are. This valuable exploration helps readers become writers of their own lives, cultivating the practice, imagination, and engagement needed to awaken with compassion and courage.”

—Caryn MirriamGoldberg, 2009–2013 Poet Laureate of Kansas, and founder of Transformative Language Arts at Goddard College

“WriingoAwakenpulls no punches. Giving you writing prompts to serve as your scalpel, and with profound psychological and spiritual wisdom to help you step-by-step along the way, Mark Matousek invites you to dive into the depths of your life experience to explore the fundamental question:WoamI?This book is a solid road map for the soul, and it puts you squarely in the driver’s seat.”

—RogerHousden, speaker, writing guide, and author of twenty-three books, including the best-sellingTenPoemsoCangeYourLifeandDroppingeSruggle

“Mark Matousek unveils the path of writing as revelation. This is a beautiful book, one that will inspire writers, and really all of us, to take the pen in hand and look deeply into the human heart and into the world.”

—RoshiJoanHalifax, abbot at Upaya Zen Center

“WriingoAwakenis a brilliant, practical application of expressive writing research. In his characteristically frank, accessible, and lucid language, Mark Matousek guides readers through four passages of self-exploration, providing dozens of writing prompts and examples to help readers dive deeper into their own self-discovery. Always gentle and mindfully compassionate, Matousek makes a significant contribution to the literature of writing to heal. I strongly recommend this book for those who desire to learn about the power of language to change and to discover a new, authentic way of living.”

—JohnF. Evans, executive director of Wellness & Writing Connections, author ofWellness& Wriing Connecions, and coauthor with James W. Pennebaker ofExpressiveWriing

“One of Mark Matousek’s great gifts to the expressive writing literature is his sensitivity to the nuances of life stories. In particular, his approach to shadow material—those dark canyons within that we’re often reluctant to bring to light—is an awakening that offers healing to many readers and writers.”

—KathleenAdams, LPC, director of the Center for Journal Therapy, author ofJournaloeSelf, and coauthor with Deborah Ross ofYourBrainonInk

TESTIMONIALS

“Mark Matousek’s writing instruction is transformative. His classes will change the ways in which you examine your life, and how you think about yourself as a writer. He approaches your work with a deep sense of empathy, allowing him to help you tell your story in your voice. Mark’s insight, imagination, and precise instruction will push your writing in incredible directions, both creatively and technically. Mark not only recognized that I had the makings of a book, but his mentorship at every step of the process empowered me to bring the project to fruition. No matter what stage of the process you are at, time spent with Mark will yield extraordinary results.”

—LibuseBinder, author ofTenWaysoCangeeWorldinYourTwenies

“I never thought I was a writer, nor did I even attempt writing, until a friend kept at me to take Mark’s workshops. Being a stubborn person who resists before plunging into anything challenging that ends up being just what I needed, I resisted for some time. Thank goodness I finally took the plunge. The workshops have been transformative for me. I found myself delving deeply into aspects of my life and digging up memories I thought were long gone. As a result, I believe that I have become a more open person and a better friend, not to mention a good writer. I am forever grateful to Mark for his time, his insights, and his ability to put his finger on each person’s pulse in such a way that we all learn, not only from him but from each other. He is truly a remarkable man and a great teacher.”

—PhilippaWehle, professor emerita of French and drama studies at the State University of New York at Purchase

Writing to Awaken

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Cover design by Amy Shoup

Acquired by Ryan Buresh

Edited by Jennifer Holder

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data on file

When you tell the truth, your story changes.

When your story changes, your life is transformed.

Contents

ForewordIntroductionPart One:Who Am I? 1Lifting the Veil2Touching the Shadow3Your True FacePart Two:Exploring the Story 4Demons at the Gate5The Question of Meaning6Love Invents UsPart Three:Dropping the Mask 7Social Persona8Learning from Loss9The Wisdom of IntentionPart Four:Awakening 10Awakening Genius11Meeting the Sacred12Begin Again

AcknowledgmentsBibliography

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