The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom

Synopsis

Cultural anthropologist and award-winning author Angeles Arrien presents The Second Half of Life–a collection of teachings, reflections, and stories from around the world to open us to the challenges and deeper mysteries of "the great crossing" at midlife. Working with the images, poetry, metaphors, and other forms of symbolic language from diverse cultures, Arrien introduces us to the "Eight Gates of Initiation." By mastering their lessons and gifts, we harvest the meaning and purpose of our life, and come into our spiritual maturity. This popular seller is now available in paperback, with a foreword by John O'Donohue.