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Higher Purpose: How to Find More Inspiration, Meaning, and Purpose in Your Life
Why are you here? What is life for? What are you meant to do? Robert Holden helps you go from looking for your purpose to living it. ( It’s not just about you.)
"The best book on purpose I've ever read! Accept this invitation to awaken to the very reason you're here on Earth."
— Mike Dooley , New York Times best-selling author of Infinite Possibilities and Life on Earth
"How do I find my life’s purpose?" In the 10-year run of Robert Holden's call-in radio show, Shift Happens!, his listeners asked that question more often than any other, by far. It seems everybody is looking for their purpose, and yet we all struggle to recognize it and live it.
In the paperback edition of Higher Purpose, Holden takes readers on an epic journey of self-discovery that includes the hero’s journey with Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung's work on true vocation, Victor Frankl's search for meaning, a pilgrimage with St. Francis of Assisi, the poetry of Wordsworth and Rilke, and much more. The journey has four
In Higher Purpose , Holden explores three distinct levels of your unique purpose, a shared purpose, and the greater purpose of life. He offers inquiries, meditations, and journaling exercises to help you live your purpose every day. And he shares stories from his own life and conversations with a host of remarkable people—Maya Angelou, Louise Hay, Jean Houston, Matthew Fox, Robert Thurman, Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey, Wayne Dyer, Oprah Winfrey, and more.
"I hope Robert Holden's beautiful books, like this one . . . keep reaching more and more people and aid their heart to unfurl."
— Daniel Ladinsky, author of The Gift and The Subject Tonight Is Love
"The best book on purpose I've ever read! Accept this invitation to awaken to the very reason you're here on Earth."
— Mike Dooley , New York Times best-selling author of Infinite Possibilities and Life on Earth
"How do I find my life’s purpose?" In the 10-year run of Robert Holden's call-in radio show, Shift Happens!, his listeners asked that question more often than any other, by far. It seems everybody is looking for their purpose, and yet we all struggle to recognize it and live it.
In the paperback edition of Higher Purpose, Holden takes readers on an epic journey of self-discovery that includes the hero’s journey with Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung's work on true vocation, Victor Frankl's search for meaning, a pilgrimage with St. Francis of Assisi, the poetry of Wordsworth and Rilke, and much more. The journey has four
In Higher Purpose , Holden explores three distinct levels of your unique purpose, a shared purpose, and the greater purpose of life. He offers inquiries, meditations, and journaling exercises to help you live your purpose every day. And he shares stories from his own life and conversations with a host of remarkable people—Maya Angelou, Louise Hay, Jean Houston, Matthew Fox, Robert Thurman, Caroline Myss, Andrew Harvey, Wayne Dyer, Oprah Winfrey, and more.
"I hope Robert Holden's beautiful books, like this one . . . keep reaching more and more people and aid their heart to unfurl."
— Daniel Ladinsky, author of The Gift and The Subject Tonight Is Love
272 pages, Paperback
Published November 7, 2023
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About the author
Robert Holden
93 books107 followersRobert Holden, Ph.D., is the Director of The Happiness Project and Success Intelligence. His innovative work has been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, and media worldwide. Robert coaches leaders in business, education, politics and healthcare. His clients include Dove and the “Real Beauty Campaign,” and also Virgin and The Body Shop. Robert is a student of A Course in Miracles. He is author of the best selling books: Happiness NOW!, Shift Happens!, Authentic Success (formerly titled Success Intelligence) and Be Happy. Robert also hosts a weekly show on Hay House Radio called Shift Happens! Website: RobertHolden.org.
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January 15, 2023
I love Robert Holden's work. He keeps it real while still imbuing spirit into the conversation. He is inspiring while still being very practical and down to earth. He also has a great sense of humour which is even more apparent if you ever get the opportunity to hear him speak live. If you are only recently being drawn to discovering your higher purpose in life then this is a great place to start. Having said that, even if you feel in your heart and soul you know you are on the right path this is still a great book to help keep you going.
October 7, 2023
I love this book. There is so much wisdom in it.
August 2, 2023
I enjoyed this book. I recommend it for those who are looking to find their path.
For myself, I did not learn much from this book. I felt like I was reviewing a good part of my own life‘s journey and readings. I was well familiar with a good part of the teachings imparted here. If I had actually learned something I would’ve given it five stars. I’m starting to think that perhaps I should stop consuming books and start writing them myself. I am working on that slowly, so stay tuned! I very much appreciate being reminded of a lot of these spiritual truth. The Course in Miracles and Maya Angelou‘s work in particular have been great sources for me as well. Having said that, I will say that I have already recommended this book to one other person who has promised to read it. I do think it’s a very good beginner book for spiritual novices.
For myself, I did not learn much from this book. I felt like I was reviewing a good part of my own life‘s journey and readings. I was well familiar with a good part of the teachings imparted here. If I had actually learned something I would’ve given it five stars. I’m starting to think that perhaps I should stop consuming books and start writing them myself. I am working on that slowly, so stay tuned! I very much appreciate being reminded of a lot of these spiritual truth. The Course in Miracles and Maya Angelou‘s work in particular have been great sources for me as well. Having said that, I will say that I have already recommended this book to one other person who has promised to read it. I do think it’s a very good beginner book for spiritual novices.
May 1, 2023
Simple and true
I love Robert Holder’s message, his energy, his kindness, his lovely way of weaving his personal experiences in to help us truly understand the wisdom he is sharing. ❤️
I love Robert Holder’s message, his energy, his kindness, his lovely way of weaving his personal experiences in to help us truly understand the wisdom he is sharing. ❤️
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