The Five Invitations

Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully

De: Frank Ostaseski

Narrado por: Frank Ostaseski

Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight, helping us to discover what matters most.

Life and death are a package deal. They cannot be pulled apart, and we cannot truly live unless we are aware of death. The Five Invitations is an exhilarating meditation on the meaning of life and how maintaining an ever-present consciousness of death can bring us closer to our truest selves. As a renowned teacher of compassionate caregiving and the cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, Frank Ostaseski has sat on the precipice of death with more than a thousand people. In The Five Invitations, he distills the lessons gleaned over the course of his career, offering an evocative and stirring guide that points to a radical path to transformation.

The Five Invitations:

• Don't wait
• Welcome everything, push away nothing
• Bring your whole self to the experience
• Find a place of rest in the middle of things
• Cultivate "don't know mind"

These Five Invitations show us how to wake up fully to our lives. They can be understood as best practices for anyone coping with loss or navigating any sort of transition or crisis; they guide us toward appreciating life's preciousness. Awareness of death can be a valuable companion on the road to living well, forging a rich and meaningful life, and letting go of regret. The Five Invitations is a powerful and inspiring exploration of the essential wisdom dying has to impart to all of us.

©2017 Frank Ostaseski (P)2017 Macmillan Audio

A True Gift to Humanity

This is one of the most profound, inspirational and timely audio books I have had the good fortune to read. I purchased it shortly before beginning to care for my dying father, and it has been a priceless gift of perspective, gentle wisdom and understanding. Not only did it contain many great spiritual treasures, but the author's calm and soothing voice made it a pleasant and almost meditative experience to listen to. I can't recommend this book enough for anyone dealing with death or wishing to expand their perspective on life.

One of the important books of our time

An excellent and inspiring book. A lot of it reminds me of what I already know but needed to be reminded about again. This is one I will recommend to others.

Great Book

This was a great book and I would highly recomend it, all ages and all walks of life.

Read this book!

Putting into words what this book is about is not easy since it is almost 100 percent experiential. Beautifully narrated by the author whose voice speaks to love of life and the journey he is on. Listening to stories about the dying and how they have enriched his life was, and still is inspiring and very affirming, viewing death and life as one, putting to rest the notion of good death/bad death. Thank you, Frank.

A must read for thoughtful living

I had to take it in chunks. The material is beautiful and terrifying and inspires introspection. I found the experience invaluable, and plan to revisit this one frequently.