Second Half of Life Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom

Name: Second Half of Life Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom
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ISBN: 9781591795728

ISBN-10: 1591795729

ISBN-13: 9781591795728

Edition: 2007

Authors: Angeles Arrien

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This collection of teachings, reflections, and stories from around the world open us to the challenge and deeper mysteries of the "great crossing" at midlife. Working with the images, poetry, metaphors, and other forms of symbolic language from diversified cultures, Angeles Arrien introduces us to the Eight Gates if Initiation. Readers are taken step-by-step through each gate to learn more about: How to effectively cope with the natural challenges of health and an aging body, Your secret longings: how they give you direction and inspiration to begin a project that is connected with your life dream, The gate of intimacy: two dangers that can stop your crossing, Ways to balance the two…

Book details

List price: $17.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 200
Size: 5.44" wide x 7.94" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



Foreword


Acknowledgments


Introduction


Threshold Work at the Eight Gates


The Eight Gates of Initiation in the Second Half of Life


The Silver Gate: Facing New Experiences and the Unknown


The White Picket Gate: Changing Identities, Discovering One's True Face


The Clay Gate: Intimacy, Sensuality, and Sexuality


The Black and White Gate: Relationships: The Crucible of Love, Generosity, Betrayal, and Forgivenenss


The Rustic Gate: Creativity, Service, and Generativity


The Bone Gate: Authenticity, Character, and Wisdom


The Natural Gate: The Presence of Grace: Happiness, Satisfaction, and Peace


The Gold Gate: Nonattachment, Surrender, and Letting Go


After the Eight Gates


Photo Acknowledgments and Permissions


Bibliography


About the Author