Gifts from the Mountain.: Simple Truths for Life's Complexities by Eileen McDarg

Description: Gifts from the Mountain. by Eileen McDargh Whether you are a world-weary worker juggling the demands of a hectic life or a seeker of soul-satisfying experiences, this deceptively simple book is your key to refresh, renew, rethink and recharge. Youll be reminded of what you may already know but have likely forgotten in the tension of time constraints, work worries, and family frustrations. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Wonderfully profound .... Its as if Thoreau meets Lao Tzu on the trail and we are fortunate enough to overhear their wisdom on what the wilderness has to offer 21st century civilization."- Jeff Salz, PhD, explorer, adventurer, anthropologist, and author of The Way of AdventureWhether you are a world-weary worker juggling the demands of a hectic life or a seeker of soul-satisfying experiences, this deceptively simple book is your key to refresh, renew, rethink and recharge.From an unexpectedly arduous backpacking trip, Eileen McDargh discovers truths from the experience. Deep in grime, grit, and grace-filled mornings, she finds insights for business, for relationships, for family, for life, and for the soul.Just as the ocean inspired Anne Morrow Lindberghs classic Gifts from the Sea, so too can a mountain become a lyrical metaphor for coping with lifes complexities.Whether musing on wild onions or mosquitoes, river crossings or thunderbolts, Eileen shares lessons for understanding the mundane and the magnificent, the difficult and the delightful, the ordinary and the extraordinary. Mountains become a lyrical metaphor for coping with lifes complexities.Youll be reminded of what you may already know but have likely forgotten in the tension of time constraints, work worries, and family frustrations. McDargh will jar your memory, evoke new awareness, and spur you to action.Each two-page spread features a full-color watercolor painting illuminating these concise, graceful reflections. Gifts from the Mountain helps us pay attention to the process of life and to take joy in the journey. Author Biography Since1980, Eileen has become noted as a powerful international keynoter who speaks the truth with clarity, wisdom, humor and compassion. Long- standing clients and repeat engagements attest to her commitment to make a difference in the minds, hearts, and spirits of organizations and individuals. For successive years, Executive Excellence magazine has ranked her as oneof the top 50 thought leaders in leadership development.She draws upon practical business know-how, lifes experiences and years of consulting for major national and international organizations ranging from global pharmaceuticals to the US Armed Forces, from health care associations to religious institutions, from American Airlines to Xerox, from 3M to IBM, from drill foremen in the Arctic to juvenile offenders in prisonArtist Roderick MacIver founded Heron Dance in 1995 as a celebration of the gift of life. Heron Dance explores the seekers journey and the human connection to the natural world. In his words-"Wild places, places free from the influence of civilized humanity, inspire my life and art. Out there are cycles larger than the concerns of man. Out there exists a deep silence and deep peace, as well as, of course, a great struggle to hold on to the gift of life. With my art and life, I try to express reverence for the mystery and beauty of wild places." Review "Eileen McDargh is the oracle we seek on every mountaintop. If we are open to the adventure, she shows us every pebble, every sunrise, every hardship, and every breathless moment of joy we will encounter on our journey. You have in your hands a map to the rest of your life. What an amazing gift!" —Bill Jensen, author of Simplicity and What Is Your Lifes Work? "Youll take a deep breath, appreciate the beauty of this journey called life, and find wisdom for business and home. What a joy this book is!" —Joe Calloway, author of Becoming a Category of One, Indispensable, and Work Like Youre Showing Off "Simple and inspiring with lessons that ring true and often go unnoticed. It makes you pay attention to the process of life and take joy in the journey." — Dr. Eunice Parisi-Carew, coauthor of The One Minute Manager Builds High Performing Teams "This isnt your common self-help book, but rather a self-think book that looks beyond the surface of work/life issues and goes to the heart of what really matters." —Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor and You Dont Need a Title to be a Leader "Wonderfully profound …. Its as if Thoreau meets Lao Tzu on the trail and we are fortunate enough to overhear their wisdom on what the wilderness has to offer 21st century civilization." — Jeff Salz, PhD, explorer, adventurer, anthropologist, and author of The Way of Adventure "Eileen has given us practical nuggets of wisdom about living life to its fullest. Gifts from the Mountain is psychologically sound, and it inspires both fresh insight and positive action. Ill be recommending this book to all my clients who want to keep climbing ever-higher." — Beverly Smallwood, PhD, Psychologist and author of This Wasnt Supposed to Happen to Me! Prizes Winner of Benjamin Franklin Award (Gift Book/Small Format) 2008 Review Quote "Eileen McDargh is the oracle we seek on every mountaintop. If we are open to the adventure, she shows us every pebble, every sunrise, every hardship, and every breathless moment of joy we will encounter on our journey. You have in your hands a map to the rest of your life. What an amazing gift!" --Bill Jensen, author of Simplicity and What Is Your Lifes Work? "Youll take a deep breath, appreciate the beauty of this journey called life, and find wisdom for business and home. What a joy this book is!" --Joe Calloway, author of Becoming a Category of One , Indispensable , and Work Like Youre Showing Off "Simple and inspiring with lessons that ring true and often go unnoticed. It makes you pay attention to the process of life and take joy in the journey." -- Dr. Eunice Parisi-Carew, coauthor of The One Minute Manager Builds High Performing Teams "This isnt your common self-help book, but rather a self-think book that looks beyond the surface of work/life issues and goes to the heart of what really matters." --Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor and You Dont Need a Title to be a Leader "Wonderfully profound .... Its as if Thoreau meets Lao Tzu on the trail and we are fortunate enough to overhear their wisdom on what the wilderness has to offer 21st century civilization." -- Jeff Salz, PhD, explorer, adventurer, anthropologist, and author of The Way of Adventure "Eileen has given us practical nuggets of wisdom about living life to its fullest. Gifts from the Mountain is psychologically sound, and it inspires both fresh insight and positive action. Ill be recommending this book to all my clients who want to keep climbing ever-higher." -- Beverly Smallwood, PhD, Psychologist and author of This Wasnt Supposed to Happen to Me! Excerpt from Book Gifts from the Mountain Simple Truths for Lifes Complexities Years ago, my ideal vacation would have been found pool-side: comfort at my beck and call, hot showers, cold drinks, a suitcase filled with resort wear, and stacks of books on hand to read. Hah! The fates had not warned me that I would fall in love with a man who would stick his nose in the calendar in January, point to a two-week time frame in mid-summer, confirm the phase of the moon (waxing) and announce his intent to apply for a wilderness permit. In my naivet Details ISBN1576754693 Author Eileen McDargh Short Title GIFTS FROM THE MOUNTAIN Pages 120 Series BK Life (Hardcover) Language English Illustrator Roderick MacIver ISBN-10 1576754693 ISBN-13 9781576754696 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 508 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Imprint Berrett-Koehler Subtitle Simple Truths for Lifes Complexities Place of Publication San Francisco Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781576754696 UK Release Date 2007-09-24 AU Release Date 2007-09-24 NZ Release Date 2007-09-24 US Release Date 2007-09-24 Publisher Berrett-Koehler Publication Date 2007-09-24 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137693647;

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