Through the Dark Wood: Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life

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Have you ever looked at your career your relationships or your role in life and wondered Is this why Im really here? If so then you are ready for your midlife crisisthe pivotal time when you have the opportunity to become the person your soul seeks to be. When the illusions of our youth begin to crumble explains James Hollis we reach a turning point that the poet Dante called the dark wood. With Through the Dark Wood this author and Jungian analyst reveals the steps we all must take on our road to true maturity meaning and fulfillment. When the Second Half of Life Begins How do you know when youve reached the second half of life? According to Hollis the first sign comes when you feel dissatisfied by where you are todayand hear a call from within to live a more purposeful life. This marks the collision between your False Self created from the expectations of others and your instinctive True Self. Drawing upon his experiences with hundreds of clients Hollis provides an essential map for traversing the universal challenges of midlife such as building genuine relationships cultivating a mature spirituality and letting go of old beliefs that no longer serve you. An Invaluable Guide through the Challenges of Midlife The second half of life isnt about looking for easy answers James Hollis says. Its about honestly exploring the questions that bring richness and value to your life. With Through the Dark Wood this penetrating thinker shares a lifetime of insights about how to navigate your lifes most turbulent passagesand emerge from the darkness wiser stronger and in greater harmony with your souls purpose.