“The right poem held close to one’s heart can wake like an angel to guide us,” teaches Mark Nepo. With The Way Under the Way, he offers his latest book of poetry and philosophy, bringing readers a collection of 216 inspirational poems and essays to spark insight and renew our sense of connection.

The first two books, “Suite for the Living” and “Inhabiting Wonder” (originally published by Bread for the Journey in 2004) bear witness to the messy and magnificent journey of being human. Evolving these works further, Mark integrates nearly 60 new poems into the thematic reach of the material. The Way Under the Way presents a wholly new book, centered on the place of true meeting that is always near, where we chance to discover our shared humanity and common thread of Spirit.

For readers everywhere, here is an invitation to deepen our conversation with life, seek what is special in our moments, our relationships--in everything, and remember what matters most.

THE DIVE

Brave your way on.
You are a blessing waiting
to be discovered by yourself.
The wisdom waits in your heart
like a buried treasure which
only loving your self can
bring to the surface. And
yes, loving your self is like
diving to the bottom of the
ocean with nothing but who
you are to find your way.

Among Mark Nepo’s other fine books are Inside the Miracle and the bestselling The Book of Awakening.