**An inspiring guide to finding your life's purpose--what spiritual
teachers call dharma--through mindfulness and self-exploration. **
Stephen Cope says that in order to have a fulfilling life you must
discover the deep purpose hidden at the very core of your self. The
secret to unlocking this mystery, he asserts, can be found in the pages
of a two-thousand-year-old spiritual classic called the Bhagavad
Gita--an ancient allegory about the path to dharma, told through a
timeless dialogue between the fabled archer, Arjuna, and his divine
mentor, Krishna. Cope takes readers on a step-by-step tour of this
revered tale and highlights well-known Western lives that embody its
central principles--including such luminaries as Jane Goodall, Walt
Whitman, Susan B. Anthony, John Keats, and Harriet Tubman, along with
stories of ordinary people as well. If you're feeling lost in your own
life's journey, The Great Work of Your Life may help you to find and
to embrace your true calling.
Praise for The Great Work of Your Life
"Keep a pen and paper handy as you read this remarkable book: It's like
an owner's manual for the soul."--Dani Shapiro, author of
Devotion
"A masterwork . . . You'll find inspiration in these pages. You'll gain
a better appreciation of divine guidance and perhaps even understand how
you might better hear it in your own life."--Yoga Journal
"I am moved and inspired by this book, the clarity and beauty of the
lives lived in it, and the timeless dharma it teaches."--Jack
Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart
"A rich source of contemplation and inspiration [that] encourages
readers . . . to discover and fully pursue their inner self's
calling."--Publishers Weekly
"Fabulous . . . If you have ever wondered what your purpose is, this
book is a great guide to help you on your path."--YogaHara
