Open the Riddle

Open the Riddle September 16, 2024

No matter what anyone tells
you, opinions are shields and
questions are windows.

And difficulty is there to have
us break the crust of bread in
half, not hide it.

And in the bright space opened
by lightning, we can ask each
other, “What’s it like to be here?
What’s it like to be you?”

 

A Question to Walk With: In conversation with a friend or trusted loved one, inquiry in all sincerity, asking each other, “What’s it like to be you?”

This excerpt is from my book of poems in progress, Tales of the Ferryman.


 

Mark will be offering retreats, free events, and a few special journeys in 2024. We’ve also added few new events for 2025!  

Events for the end of 2024 

Sept 29 1pm PT/4pm ET: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone with Mark Nepo in Conversation with Brooke Warner, this online ticketed event is hosted by Book Passage. Register here for the zoom link. 

Nov 1-3:, You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: The Net of Friendship weekend retreat at Harmony Hill Retreat Center, Federal Way, WA. Click here for information on registering.  NEW LOCATION — The Retreat Center at the Palisades in Federal Way

Upcoming in 2025!!!!

Jan 5, 12, Feb 2, 2025 The Fire of Aliveness Coming Back Into the World
A 3-session webinar guided by Mark 1-2:30pm ET/10-11:30am PT

Find out more at Live.MarkNepo.com

RESCHEDULED! Jan 24 – 26: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: The Power of Friendship, weekend retreat, at Mercy By the Sea, 167 Neck Rd, Madison, CT.  For more information or to register, click here.

Feb 10-15, 2025 Mastery Week: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: The Power of Friendship, is a weeklong retreat at the Modern Elder Academy in Baja, guided by Mark Nepo and Jeff Hamaoui. Click here to get information and to register. 

May 29 – June 4, 2025 You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: The Power of Friendship is a seven day barge journey on the rivers and canals in Belgium that includes 10 sessions with Mark exploring the gift and spirit of friendship. For full details, click here

July 18 – 20 You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: The Power of Friendship is a 3-day retreat at Siena Retreat Center in Racine, WI. For information and to register, click here 

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