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  • What to Remember When Waking

  • The Disciplines of Everyday Life
  • By: David Whyte
  • Narrated by: David Whyte
  • Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (764 ratings)

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What to Remember When Waking

By: David Whyte
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Publisher's summary

A poet like David Whyte turns words into transcendent vehicles for spirit. With What to Remember When Waking, this celebrated writer and teacher reveals how our reality is created through conversation with the universe - and how we can create an identity robust enough to meet life's gifts and demands.

On this new six hour audio-learning course, Whyte tells us how to live at the frontier between the spiritual and physical needs of everyday life; how deeper states of attention amd intention can transform our own identity; and how we become more courageous. more present to the deeper understanding of ourselves, our loved ones and our world.

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Exquisite, a healing balm for the Soul~

Exquisite, pure, experiential and transcendent wisdom transmitted in the precise, clear, deep and moving way that only David White can. A real beauty of work!

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Superb poetic wisdom for creative enterprise

A deeply engaging voice, literally and figuratively. I wish this had been available to me young artist. Nonetheless, it is perhaps more powerful to me now. Thank you!

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One of the most real, raw and humane books!

One of the most powerful, uplifting and comforting books of all time. David White reminds the listener, you’re not alone in this world. In fact, many of the stories you are reciting in your head is quite relatable. David shares enlightening advice of how to navigate those moments in life.

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Bravo to David Whyte

I lost my mother suddenly 2 months ago. David’s masterful voice (both literal and figurative ) has been a beacon in this experience. And beyond. A must hear.

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just finished it a second time!

Philosopher-poet David Whyte is worthy of hanging on every word. There is much to be gleaned here about life and living and being fully alive.

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First Audible experience

Ist Audible experience and a great way to begin. In many ways mirrored the experience of my 80+ years on the planet. looking forward to the next awakening.

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I’m biased because I really enjoy his voice, but the performance makes this book. I find it inspiring, sincere, and captivating. Many of the stories he tells helps give context and insight to the poem, and that gives me a deeper appreciation to his perspective. Found this book incredibly moving and dear to me. I’m grateful to have discovered it.

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Beautiful book

David Whyte provides that intangible lift that the stresses and strains of everyday existence have a tendency to drown out. I look forward to easing into his poetry and philosophy as I untangle my life upon waking. Thank you for taking the greatest risk of all and sharing your whole self with us. Always grateful.

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Feast for ears+soul, cornerstone of my library

What made the experience of listening to What to Remember When Waking the most enjoyable?

David Whyte's voice is melodic, his ideas so relatable, and his touch of humor -- all so appreciated!

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I can pop in anywhere and feel a connection.

Have you listened to any of David Whyte’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have, and although I love them all this is my favorite.

What did you learn from What to Remember When Waking that you would use in your daily life?

That even reading poetry or listening to it a few minutes a day is a way of being present. You can't help but be, especially David Whyte's. :)

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INTENSELY WISE

This may be one of the best audiobooks I’ve yet to listen to. Whyte’s voice is hypnotic, magical, and delightful. His words are intensely wise.

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