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RECORDING: A Conversation with Mark Nepo: On Surviving Storms
💡 Key Timings:
- Introductions: 5:41
- Conversation: 7:53
- Audience Q&A: 1:10:53
DESCRIPTION: We live in a turbulent time with storms everywhere, of every size and shape. And like every generation before us, we must learn the art of surviving them, so we can help each other endure.
In his work, bestselling author and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo explores the art and practice of finding the strength to meet adversity by using the timeless teachings of the heart. Mark believes that in order to stand firm against life’s unavoidable storms, we need to know our true self, deepening our roots and solidifying our connection to all spirit and all life. Then we, like a firmly rooted tree standing unmoved in the wind, can endure the force of trials and heartbreak.
Mark Nepo and CIIS Professor and Program Chair for the MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Writing Cindy Shearer offer an empowering conversation on learning to overcome the storms of life. Sharing insights from his life’s work as well as his latest book, Surviving Storms, Mark articulates the heart’s process of renewal and connection with insight and accuracy. Mark discusses the fault lines we endure as a society, including our loss of relationship, the isolation of technology, and the loss of a common good, among others. He explores the nature and life of storms and unpacks the purpose of goodness. He seeks to reacquaint us with the perennial practices that restore our basic human nature and transcend our perceived differences.
Though we must each map the territories of our souls for ourselves, Mark offers common paths and urges us forward on the journey.
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