Solace: The Art of Asking the Beautiful Question
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (875 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932887377 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 527 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Poet David Whyte grew up with a strong, imaginative influence from his Irish mother among the hills and valleys of his father's Yorkshire. . He brings this wealth of experience to his poetry, lectures and workshops.His life as a poet has created a readership and listenership in three normally mutually exclusive areas: the literate world of readings that most poets inhabit, the psychological and theological worlds of philosophical enquiry and the world of vocation, work and organizational leadership.An Associate Fellow at Templeton College and Said Business School at the University of Oxford, he is one of the few poets to take his perspectives on creativity into the field of organizational development, where he works with many European, American and international companies. He now
These questions ask us to reimagine ourselves, our world and our part in it, and have the potential to reshape our identities, helping us to become larger, more generous and more courageous, equal to the fierce invitations extended to us as we grow and mature.. 2 CD set. Poet, author and internationally acclaimed speaker David Whyte looks at the fruitful discipline of finding and asking ever keener and more beautiful questions throughout our lives
Grateful to listen to the magnificent art of David Whyte All I need to say is that I listen over and over again to this presentation by David Whyte, along with reading his books. He beckons me to continually probe my life and make a decision to listen, explore, question, and ultimately live fully and to my highest self.. David Whyte lectures are always inspiring and comforting A. Clarens David Whyte lectures are always inspiring and comforting as well, it's a pleasure to hear him read poetry.. "David's personal poetry" according to Terry Eisenstadt. David Whyte recites his poetry as well as brings to light personal experiences everyone can identify with
In spring of 2008 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Neumann College, Pennsylvania. In organizational settings, using poetry and thoughtful commentary, he illustrates how we can foster qualities of courage and engagement; qualities needed if we are to respond to today s call for increased creativity and adaptability in the workplace. He brings a unique and important contribution to our understanding of the nature of