013: How To Find Yourself and Peace In A Noisy World - Kahlil Gibran

Lessons from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran.

The Prophet is a collection of 26 prose poetry fables that deal with love, children, friendship, freedom, charity, time and death. The Prophet is one of the most translated books.

Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and artist. He was born in 1883 in Bsharri, a village in northern Lebanon. He wrote in both Arabic and English, and his works reflect his influences from various spiritual and philosophical traditions. He is best known for his book The Prophet.

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00:00 - Excerpt

02:35 - Gibran’s influence on culture

05: 44 - The Prophet’s synopsis

06: 40 - Unify your reason and passion

09:56 - How to prepare for death

11:30 - How to love deeply

15:30 - How to treat your children

19:00 - How to give with joy

25:55 - Embrace both suffering & joy fully

30:00 - How to work

34:40 - Giving thanks for your food

39:40 - How to seek knowledge within yourself

41:00 - Find solitude always

46:00 - The path is made by walking

50:50 - Challenge

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