We think it all depends on us. But what if
the trout allows itself to be caught
because this is its time?
What if the enchanted part of the fork
in the road breathes warmly on your neck
because it needs the grounding of your
steps?
What if the dream you so passionately
commit to dove from the Heavens into
your mind as you slept, needing a pot
to grow in?
What if the words of love are tired of
being trapped in your heart and so they
pound from the inside until you let
them out?
Like every wave that thinks it rises by
itself, something deep begins us all.
A Question to Walk With: In conversation with a friend or loved one, describe a time when you discovered that there was more than you helping you through.
This is from my new book of poems in progress, This Slow Quick Dance.
Upcoming in 2025!!!!
Jan 5, 12, Feb 2, 2025 1-2:30pm ET/10-11:30am PT The Fire of Aliveness Three-session webinar guided by Mark 1-2:30pm ET/10-11:30am PT. Find out more at Live.MarkNepo.com
Jan 8 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.
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.
Nov 7-9:, You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: The Net of Friendship weekend retreat presented by Harmony Hill at the Retreat Center at the Palisades in Federal Way, WA. Click here for information on registering.
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