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The year of Shakespeare
There are significant references to two key works of Shakespeare in the book. Both offer insights into what’s needed for real change to begin and then form an integral part of new ways of imagining and acting. Adults who rediscover this material often can’t believe its power and relevance to today. On this 400th anniversary […]
Extract from the Preface
The central story in this book reached out and grabbed me years ago. Although the storyteller lived in the thirteenth-century, the fate of his tale’s main character stunned me. The similarity to my own life, and to life in modern times was too obvious to ignore. I realized that commitment and ambition had led many […]
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Extract from the Preface
The central story in this book reached out and grabbed me years ago. Although the storyteller lived in the thirteenth-century, the fate of his tale’s main character stunned me. The similarity to my own life, and to life in modern … Continue reading
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Imagining Imagination
Seven hundred years ago, the poet Rumi had a prophetic vision: “Things are reversed from what they should be in this place you live now. One who should be hung on the scaffold is made emperor. People stand and clap. … Continue reading
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Why a Secret Sabbatical?
Initially, the Secret Sabbatical Course evolved in the context of midlife decisions. The idea of taking time to examine one’s life caught on with clients, although they didn’t necessarily want their involvement known. They wanted to discreetly explore the questions … Continue reading
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