Audiobooks narrated by Angeles Arrien

"Angeles Arrien was an anthropologist and teacher whose work combined cultural anthropology, psychology, and comparative religion. The Four-Fold Way® is an educational experience that demonstrates how to “walk the mystical path with practical feet” and emphasizes four major principles that integrate ancient perennial wisdoms into contemporary life. Through invocation, stories, and guided meditations, Dr. Arrien offers tools and practices to deepen one’s experience and embodiment of character development in order to increase personal and professional effectiveness. The Four-Fold Way supports individual and collective growth in our work, health, families, communities, and relationship with the Earth."

Angeles Arrien (Author), Angeles Arrien (Narrator)

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The Healer

"Angeles Arrien invites us to “walk the mystical path with practical feet” through the archetype of the Healer. The Way of the Healer is to pay attention to what has heart and meaning. Paying attention opens us to the human resources of love, gratitude, acknowledgment, and validation. We express the Way of the Healer through our attitudes and actions that maintain personal health and support the welfare of our environment. Through ritual, guidance, and invocation, Dr. Arrien inspires us to explore what has heart and meaning in our lives in order to manifest our gifts, talents, dreams, and life purpose."

Angeles Arrien (Author), Angeles Arrien (Narrator)

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The Warrior

"Angeles Arrien invites us to “walk the mystical path with practical feet” through the archetype of the Warrior. The Way of the Warrior (or Leader) is to show up and choose to be present. Being present allows us to access the human resources of power, presence, and communication. We express the Way of the Leader through the right use of power, appropriate action, good timing, and clear communication. Through invocation, stories, prayer, and guidance, Dr. Arrien inspires us to manifest our gifts, talents, dreams, and life purpose."

Angeles Arrien (Author), Angeles Arrien (Narrator)

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The Visionary

"Angeles Arrien invites us to “walk the mystical path with practical feet” through the archetype of the Visionary. The Way of the Visionary is to tell the truth without blame or judgment. Truthfulness, authenticity, and integrity are keys to develop our vision and intuition. We express the Way of the Visionary through personal creativity, goals, and ability to manifest our dreams and visions into the world. Through invocation, stories, prayer, and guidance, Dr. Arrien inspires us to manifest our gifts, talents, dreams, and life purpose."

Angeles Arrien (Author), Angeles Arrien (Narrator)

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The Teacher

"Angeles Arrien invites us to “walk the mystical path with practical feet” through the archetype of the Teacher. The Way of the Teacher is to be open to any endeavor’s outcome and not to fixate upon results. Openness and non-attachment help us recover our human resources of wisdom and objectivity. We express the Way of the Teacher through our effective communication skills in all relationships. Through invocation, stories, prayer, and guided meditation, Dr. Arrien leads us to discover our own wisdom—and that of all those who have gone before us."

Angeles Arrien (Author), Angeles Arrien (Narrator)

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Gratitude: The Essential Practice for Happiness and Fulfillment

"For most of us, gratitude comes easy when things are going well. But putting it into practice when life throws you a curve ball is another story. On Gratitude: The Essential Practice for Happiness and Fulfillment, cultural anthropologist and educator Angeles Arrien shows you how to cultivate the power of deep appreciation so that it becomes a way of life—simply and naturally. Integrating the newest social science research with stories, prayers, insights, and practices from cultures and traditions spanning the world, Arrien gives you the time-tested wisdom to help you master the art of giving thanks, every day. Gratitude invites you to explore: • How to overcome habitual tendencies toward envy, comparison, and narcissism • The top 10 practices for remaining grateful, including keeping a gratitude journal, “remembering the bad to appreciate the good,” and regularly writing notes and letters of thanks • Naikan—the Japanese Buddhist practice of intensely meditating on your interconnections to develop a steady flow of gratitude in relationships • Indigenous teachings about using daydreams and wishes to create a spirit of healing and blessing Recent studies have shown that a daily gratitude practice can significantly change your life, improving sleep, overall energy, and emotional well-being. With Gratitude, Angeles Arrien offers you an inspiring call to open your heart and experience the profound gifts that come when we fully embrace gratitude."

Angeles Arrien (Author), Angeles Arrien (Narrator)

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

"'There is a grace in this book, an invitation to beautiful, deep wisdom, a banquet to refresh your spirit for the years ahead.'—Jack Kornfield, PhD, author of A Path with Heart 'The Second Half of Life is a wise, unique, and beautifully written guidebook for those who want to live every day of their lives. A book for everyone who plans to grow old.'—Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, author of Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings When you find the courage to change at midlife,' Angeles Arrien teaches, a miracle happens. Your character is opened, deepened, strengthened, softened. You return to your soul's highest values. You are now prepared to create your legacy: an imprint of your dream for our world—a dream that can fully come true in The Second Half of Life. Working with images, poetry, metaphors, and other forms of symbolic language from diverse world cultures, Dr. Arrien introduces us to the Eight Gates of Initiation. By mastering their lessons and gifts, you harvest the meaning and purpose of your life, and come into spiritual maturity. With The Second Half of Life, she takes you step-by-step through each gate to deepen your most valuable relationships, reclaim your untended creative talents, and shift your focus from ambition to meaning to grow into the exceptional elder you've always imagined you would one day become."

Angeles Arrien (Author), Angeles Arrien (Narrator)

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Gathering Medicine: Stories, Songs, and Methods for Soul Retrieval

"What lessons can the modern seeker of truth gain from the shaman's way? Join respected anthropologist and folklorist Angeles Arrien as she bridges the past with the present to find powerful methods based on the shamanic tradition for gaining clarity and direction in your life. The shaman's way, offers Angeles Arrien, is to gather medicine by reconnecting with yourself on the deepest internal level. This soul work utilizes imagery, reflective questioning, dream work, and storytelling to help you integrate inner and outer experiences. Thus you travel the fourfold path of the ancients to find your personal truth the way back home. Gathering Medicine contains stories, spiritual teachings, and ideas for using timeless shamanic principles in your own modern-day life. Topics include: your body's inner wisdom; the shape-shifter; the four rivers (inspiration, challenge, surprise, and love); three types of vocal energy; Rainbow Hoop and Medicine Wheel meditations; and much more."

Angeles Arrien (Author), Angeles Arrien (Narrator)

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

Angeles Arrien (Author), Angeles Arrien (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Angeles Arrien

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