Acknowledgments   ix
Introduction    1

Part One: Focusing the Mind
1. Risk   15
2. Authenticity   21
3. Humility   27
4. Curiosity   31
5. Empathy   38
6. Acceptance   47
7. Relationship   53

Part Two: The Deep Writing Process
8. Self-Awareness   65
9. Process vs. Product   72
10. Body as Source   78
11. Ancestors as Source   84
12. Earth as Source   92
13. Inner and Outer Worlds   99
14. Shadow Boxing   104
15. Observation   112
16. Focused Awareness and Imagery   122
17. Characterization: Deep Questioning   131
18. Point of View: I Am Not "I"   135
19. Change   142
20. Suffering   146
21. Perseverance   152

Part Three: Embracing What and Where You Are
22. Impermanence   165
23. Evolution   172
24. Surrender   181
25. Integration   187
26. Solitude   192
27. Stillness   202

Epilogue   205
Recommended Resources   207
About the Author   212