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The Late Bloomer

Written by: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
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The Late Bloomer is the fourth volume of the Dangerous Old Woman Series with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes.

"What makes talent bloom? Ask what makes a tree blossom. They are the same. It is not unfathomable. It only takes concentration. Concentration of energies is what makes a tree flower. Not bigger, not faster, not taking up more space. Rather, less space. Density. Pressure in hard places. Often, in the dark. Relentlessly. Freely. For as long as it takes. Hold faith, a gestation can go long and for good reason, and nothing much shows above ground. But then, one day..." - Clarissa Pinkola Estes, PhD

Are you waiting for New Life, for your talents to bloom? With The Late Bloomer, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes presents volume four of her masterwork on the Wise Woman archetype, bringing you six sessions of origial tales, stories from her ethnic families, poems, blessings, and psychological commentary exploring the cycles of "burgeoning, blooming New Life."

©2012 Sounds True (P)2012 Sounds True

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Brilliant!

I'm grateful that the author narrates! It felt aa if listening to a friend. Very natural.

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one of the best from DR.CPE

so so so so good. goes straight to the late bloomer's soul. if you know you're one or think perhaps you are one, this wisdom is for you dear heart. Clarissa is a guiding light on the path, she says all the things my soul always wanted to hear. she speaks the collective wisdom recovered, remembered. stories and teachings I wish someone had told my mother when she was young, my grandmothers when they were young.

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Supperb!!!!

CPE makes listening and learning about the nature of being human such a wonderful adventure!!!!! I highly recommend any work by her. She is onle of my favorite teachers and I listen to her books over and over again!

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Storytelling Medicine

A true healer shines through the stories in this audiobook, drawing on life, not only books and higher education. There’s no delusion about life’s sufferings being any less than they are, but a gentle, yet persuasive encouragement to stay present with the luminous spirit that shines through even the darkest of the dark, and to see beauty, and sow goodness and speak truth in each moment, no matter what.

This book will point towards the beauty, goodness and truth in yourself, and in the world. It will give you hope. It will invite you and encourage you to shine your own spirit, and play your own music for the joy of it, and those who are able and willing to enjoy, appreciate and support you and your music, will come.

After listening to Clarissa Pinkola Estés I am left in tears, heart cracked open, and I am enriched, inspired, and encouraged.

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