The Fifth Season

Creativity in the Second Half of Life

De: Mark Nepo

Narrado por: Mark Nepo

Now in his seventies, poet and philosopher Mark Nepo explores the rhythms of aging in the second half of life. This program is read by the author.

As the years go by, the question for each of us becomes more and more real: What does it mean to age? Despite the limitations that come as the body wears down, Mark Nepo believes that there are many gifts to inhabit by aging. So much is gained and so much is shed along the way.

As Mark began to reflect on the gifts and challenges of this process we’re all immersed in, he realized, more than ever, that we are called to live a creative life as we age. We are led to what the Chinese call “the fifth season”—that moment in late summer when the glare of the sun fades so that we can see clearly the true colors around us.

The Fifth Season offers Mark’s wise and gentle insights on growing older, helping readers identify the second half of life as a turning point, a time of integration and transformation that guides us in making sense of our experiences. All seasons lead to this season; all experiences lead to this understanding of experience.

In truth, Mark writes, we each must face living and dying from the inside of the one life we are given. But we can share the journey, which is the purpose of this book, to be a companion in your effort to enter the fifth season of your life.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press Essentials.

Timely wisdom

Mark Nepo is one who shares insights and wisdom that resonate so deeply, with integration and honoring of this space from his own heart and wisdom teachers who have explained the “Fifth Season” or 2nd half of life in a new and brilliant way. Beautiful. Loved every moment and excerpt!

The Fifth Season

I so needed to hear what Mark Nepo shared about aging! Realistic and beautifully uplifting. Thank you!

Mark being Mark…….So insightful

I found nothing to dislike about this book……I listen to him daily ……..He puts the idea of growing older in just the right place.

Insightful and helpful

It is a book that I highly recommend. It is filled with valuable spiritual wisdom. A heart filled roadmap for life’s journey. I am grateful for finding this special book.

Just what I did’t know I needed.

Poetic, insightful and calming reflections of a life well lived and shared for the benefit of others. I’ve already listened twice and will re-listen again.