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The Bigger Picture: Mark Nepo on Seeing Yourself in the Bigger WorldPosted: Fri 05/24/2013 12:00 AM
About Mark Nepo Mark Nepo is a philosopher, poet, teacher and cancer survivor. He is the author of 13 books and 8 audio projects and has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for more than 35 years. Mark's Teachings The One Conversation Mark says being who you truly are is a necessary adventure that can unlock everything about yourself. Learn more about the one conversation every person needs to have >> Find Your Calling As part of her morning ritual of meditation and prayer, Oprah reads Mark's Book of Awakening. Here, she shares a lesson she learned about honoring your calling. Read Oprah's reflections >> Believe It Because part of Oprah's morning ritual is reading Mark's Book of Awakening, we asked him to explain how imperative it is to find the vitality that brings us all alive. How to discover your deepest-held belief >> Who Are You? Mark says the practice of being human is the practice of coming awake, staying awake and returning to wakefulness when we go to sleep. Find out how to get back to who you really are >> The Power of Listening It's a simple act that Mark says is the first step to peace. Listening, he says, can stitch the world together and open the door to everything that matters. Start listening to your life today >> Recommended Reading The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo It's a book Oprah loves so much, she made it one of her favorite things in 2010! Watch as Oprah reads one of her favorite passages >> Seven Thousand Ways to Listen by Mark Nepo Mark's new book, Seven Thousand Ways to Listen, is now available from Simon & Schuster in hardcover and as an audiobook and download. The Bigger Picture: Life Lessons from Elizabeth LesserPosted: Thu 05/23/2013 12:00 AM
About Elizabeth Elizabeth is the co-founder and senior adviser of Omega Institute, the largest adult education center in the United States focusing on health, wellness, spirituality and creativity. For more than 30 years, Elizabeth has studied and worked with leading figures in the fields of healing, spiritual development and cultural change. Her work at Omega has included co-directing the organization, curriculum research, conference weaving, teaching and writing the yearly Omega catalog, a reference book that describes the work of some of the most eminent thinkers and practitioners of our times. Elizabeth attended Barnard College and San Francisco State University. Prior to Omega, she was a midwife and birth educator. She has been active in local environmental issues for many years in New York's Hudson Valley, where she lives with her husband. She is the mother of three sons. 5 Life-Changing Lessons from Elizabeth Lesser We're all on a spiritual journey of some kind, but walking the spiritual path can be a tricky adventure. Wondering if you're off track? Elizabeth has you covered. 10 signs you're on a path of progress >> The great Tibetan meditation teacher, Chogyam Trunpa, wrote that we are often "deceiving ourselves into thinking we are developing spiritually when instead we are strengthening our egocentricity through spiritual techniques." He called this kind of self-deception spiritual materialism. Elizabeth breaks down 10 signs to watch for on your spiritual journey >> In a world of unlimited possibilities, how do you know when to stop? When is enough really enough? The five questions to ask yourself when it all seems like too much. >> Even when our lives seem to be crumbling around us, Elizabeth says there's one secret to remember when times get tough. Why we are never alone >> Growing up, Elizabeth was devoted to her dolls. As a parent, however, she's learned that such excessive giving isn't always the best for her children. How to love your children with all your might and still raise a good kid >> Recommended Reading The Seeker's Guide by Elizabeth Lesser Elizabeth says we're witnessing a new spirituality that is uniquely American. Read her lists of "new" vs. "old" spirituality >> Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser Elizabeth says when you parent, you fall in love with someone who is always changing into someone else, and whom you know will leave you. Yet most parents will say that they have never given themselves to anyone as fully as they have to their children. Read an excerpt >> The Bigger Picture: All About the Rev. Ed BaconPosted: Wed 05/22/2013 12:00 AM
About "Rev. Ed" The Rev. Ed Bacon is the rector—or "chief spiritual officer"—of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, California, a congregation actively engaged in issues such as resistance to war, ending the death penalty and supporting equal rights for gays and lesbians. A passionate advocate for peace and justice, the Rev. Ed's energies focus on leadership in anxious times,
peacemaking, interfaith relations, articulating the Christian faith in
nonbigoted ways and integrating family, faith and work systems. The Rev. Ed's Teachable Moments How to Forgive When you learn how to forgive, the Rev. Ed says you will know a new degree of freedom, power, energy and even find a new future. Coping with Conflict Criticism isn't always easy to take, but the Rev. Ed says how you handle it can be an important step in learning how to relate to others. Finding Grace in Uncertain Times The Rev Ed. says fear often obscures our ability to identify grace in our lives, especially during times of unrest. Learn how to recognize it when times get tough. The Life-Saving Power of Hope It's the Rev. Ed's favorite story of hope. Find out what happens when a retired schoolteacher volunteers to teach young children at a local hospital. Staying True in Even the Most Chaotic of Times We've all lost touch with our better nature at times, particularly when life gets challenging. Find out the one thing you can do to always reconnect with your true inner voice. Recommended Reading 8 Habits of Love by the Rev. Ed Bacon The Rev. Ed says it's taken him a lifetime to learn that embracing love and practicing love is the greatest responsibility we will ever have. Coming Up Sunday: The Bigger PicturePosted: Mon 05/20/2013 12:00 AM
This Sunday, join Oprah and three dynamic thought leaders for the first in a special series of "Super Soul Sunday" episodes we're calling The Bigger Picture, a panel discussion about today's top global headlines, bringing unique and thoughtful perspectives to world news topics ranging from prescription drugs to terrorism, gun violence and our fascination with celebrity culture. Tune in Sunday, May 26, at 11 a.m. ET/PT on OWN, or join our worlwide simulcast on Oprah.com, Facebook.com/owntv or Facebook.com/supersoulsunday. Soul to Soul with Dr. Maya AngelouPosted: Sun 05/19/2013 02:00 PM
In this two-part round of Soul to Soul, find out what Dr. Maya Angelou's definition of God is, what she believes happens when we die and more.
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