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  • Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words

  • By: David Whyte
  • Narrated by: David Whyte
  • Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (220 ratings)

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Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words

By: David Whyte
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With the imagery of a poet and the reflection of a philosopher, David Whyte turns his attention to 52 ordinary words, each its own particular doorway into the underlying currents of human life.

Beginning with "Alone" and closing with "Work", each chapter is a meditation on meaning and context, an invitation to shift and broaden our perspectives on the inevitable vicissitudes of life: pain and joy, honesty and anger, confession and vulnerability, the experience of feeling besieged and the desire to run away from it all. Through this lens, procrastination may be a necessary ripening; hiding an act of freedom; and shyness the appropriate confusion and helplessness that accompanies the first stage of revelation.

Consolations invites listeners into a poetic and thoughtful consideration of words whose meaning and interpretation influence the paths we choose and the way we traverse them throughout our lives.

©2014 David Whyte (P)2019 David Whyte
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Invokes Productive Pondering….

I have followed David Whyte for years and used his various works for myself and my clients. His voice, Welsh accent and his written/spoken words place him and his work in a special, sacred place which promotes healing at soul depth.

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A healing friend on life's not so easy journey.

This is the kindest and most insightful book I have ever picked up. I'm not sure I would be where I am without it., and this is not so much a book for me but more of a favorite song. it's a constant companion for me .

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So Profound

This book changed my life. I’ve recommended it everyone in my life! This is such a beautiful book.

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Timely

When the student is ready the teacher appears. Poignant and succinct. Thank you David Whyte.

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The magical combination of truth, storytelling and art

It’s hard to describe how beautiful, profound and loving David Whyte’s words are. If his work resonates, you’ll love this. If you don’t know his work yet, starting here is a great way to get to know his way of telling the truth. I loved the format of this book and plan to return to it often. Mr. Whyte’s words work a deep magic in my heart and this book was no exception.

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David Whyte, no other

David Whyte in his own voice, consoling, soothing, deepening perspective....the felt sense of what we might take for granted.

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Deeply Contemplative

A work of thoughtfulness and deep observation made all the more engaging by the authors own reading. I will return to this book with regularity to refresh and remind me of its many powerful ideas and connections so beautifully explored and shared.

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A tonic for your soul & spirit

David Whyte’s reflections are spot on and delightful. If you aren’t a wordsmith, you will be after listening to this.

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Beautifully written & delivered

David Whyte one of life’s true gifts...offering gifts of wisdom, understanding, solace both esoteric and accessible

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Beautifully insightful, deeply thought provoking.

His reading is an art. These are meditative essays with meaningful insights and poetic revelations about the human experience of life’s joys and suffering. There’s something in it that will resonate with every human being.

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