Awaken - The Path to Purpose, Inner Peace, and Healing

Awaken: A Journey to Purpose, Wholeness, Healing, and Impact
 
Awaken delivers a contemporary and accessible guide to how each of us can experience a life of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in a world that is rife with anxiety, depression, and addiction. Drawing on the distinguished author's lifetime of accumulated insights and experience, Awaken guides readers on a journey to achieve complete alignment between who they are, what they say, what they do, and how they relate to others.
 
People are traumatized and polarized the world over. By healing our traumas, uniting the polarities in our lives, and connecting to our deepest purpose, we can attain personal power and amplify our positive impact on the world. Most people have chosen not to deal with their trauma; they conceal it, numb it, and relive it. Through the prism of the author's life journey, Awaken shows us how to mine the ups and downs of our lives to experience "post-traumatic growth."
 
Written for anyone with even a passing interest in improving their inner life and making a difference in the world, Awaken provides proven tools and practical advice that allow readers to know themselves, love themselves, be themselves, and express themselves. Readers will learn how to grow their personal power by building self-trust, cultivating presence, drawing healthy boundaries, leaning into necessary conflict, and challenging orthodoxies. Awaken will help readers see their lives differently in order to transform their experience of living.

List of contents

Foreword xi
 
Prologue xiii
 
Chapter 1 Roots 1
 
Life Without Papa 1
 
From Kesur to Canada 3
 
Sidebar: The Rajputs 6
 
Papa Returns 11
 
Reflections 14
 
Chapter 2 Changing of the Guard 17
 
A Whole New World 17
 
Bewildered in Barbados 18
 
Serene in Salinas 20
 
Confused in Canada 24
 
Reflections 27
 
Chapter 3 Return of the Native 29
 
The Ratlam "Suar" System 30
 
Sidebar: The Caste System 31
 
Objects of Curiosity 33
 
Hard Landing 34
 
School of Horrors 36
 
Innocence Lost 40
 
Home Base Indore 41
 
Reflections 45
 
Chapter 4 Return to Kesur 47
 
The Darker Side of Kesur 50
 
Trickle-Down Tyranny 54
 
Reflections 55
 
Chapter 5 No Time to Dream 57
 
My Luck Runs Out 62
 
Grim Survivor 65
 
Political Awakening 66
 
Bombay Bound 69
 
Back to the Future 72
 
Reflections 74
 
Chapter 6 New York, New York 77
 
Marketing Mecca - or Mayhem? 78
 
Ivy League Ivory Tower 79
 
An Accidental Academic 81
 
Dowry Drama 83
 
Dissertation Dilemma 85
 
Escape from New York 87
 
Reflections 90
 
Chapter 7 Boston Blues 93
 
Out of Africa 98
 
An Unblessed Marriage 104
 
Nightmare on Commonwealth Avenue 107
 
Reflections 109
 
Chapter 8 A New Beginning 111
 
The "Prodigal" Son Returns 114
 
A Mentor at Last 119
 
Standing Up for Myself 122
 
A Growing Family 125
 
Awakening My Creative Side 127
 
Reflections 128
 
Chapter 9 Back to Boston 131
 
New Millennium, New Challenges 133
 
My Winter of Discontent 136
 
Good Thing, Bad Thing - Who Knows? 138
 
Following My Heartbreak 140
 
The Shame of Marketing? 141
 
Reflections 143
 
Chapter 10 Purpose in the Poconos 145
 
Tears of Joy 145
 
Metamorphosis 146
 
Becoming an Instrument of Evolution 148
 
Renegotiating a Relationship 150
 
Doubling Down 152
 
Sliding Doors 153
 
Birthing a Movement 155
 
Growing the Movement 157
 
Reflections 159
 
Chapter 11 Searching for Inner Peace 161
 
Seeking Spiritual Solace 163
 
Sidebar: Art of Living CORE TEACHINGS 164
 
Could I Be Happy? 167
 
Growing and Sinking 171
 
Reflections 173
 
Chapter 12 Conscious Awakening 175
 
The Wise Women 178
 
Twin Bombshells 184
 
No More Denial 186
 
Reflections 187
 
Chapter 13 Healing the Father Wound 189
 
The Father Wound 189
 
My Arc with My Father 190
 
Seeing the Whole Picture 192
 
Innocence Lost - and Reclaimed 193
 
Grief or Relief? 195
 
A Two-Time Destroyer of Families? 196
 
Healing My Son's Father Wound 197
 
Last Words 198
 
Reflections 200
 
Chapter 14 Honoring My Mother and Becoming Whole 203
 
Who Was Usha? 206
 
Portrait of a Marriage 209
 
Passages 210
 
Bringing My Mother to My Father 212
 
Reflections 212
 
Chapter 15 Discoveries 215
 
Stay True to Yourself 216
 
Be Open to New Adventures 219
 
Be Your Own Best Friend and Coach 220
 
Challenge Orthodoxies 220
 
Choose Your Life 221
 
Embrace Seeming Opposites 222
 
Acknowledge and Heal Your Traumas 223
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About the author

RAJ SISODIA is Co-founder and former Chairman of Conscious Capitalism Inc. He is the bestselling author of Conscious Capitalism, The Healing Organization, Firms of Endearment, Everybody Matters, Shakti Leadership and several other impactful books. Raj is FEMSA Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico.

Summary

Awaken: A Journey to Purpose, Wholeness, Healing, and Impact

Awaken delivers a contemporary and accessible guide to how each of us can experience a life of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in a world that is rife with anxiety, depression, and addiction. Drawing on the distinguished author's lifetime of accumulated insights and experience, Awaken guides readers on a journey to achieve complete alignment between who they are, what they say, what they do, and how they relate to others.

People are traumatized and polarized the world over. By healing our traumas, uniting the polarities in our lives, and connecting to our deepest purpose, we can attain personal power and amplify our positive impact on the world. Most people have chosen not to deal with their trauma; they conceal it, numb it, and relive it. Through the prism of the author's life journey, Awaken shows us how to mine the ups and downs of our lives to experience "post-traumatic growth."

Written for anyone with even a passing interest in improving their inner life and making a difference in the world, Awaken provides proven tools and practical advice that allow readers to know themselves, love themselves, be themselves, and express themselves. Readers will learn how to grow their personal power by building self-trust, cultivating presence, drawing healthy boundaries, leaning into necessary conflict, and challenging orthodoxies. Awaken will help readers see their lives differently in order to transform their experience of living.

Report

"Real leadership in business and in society begins with finding your core. In this book, Raj Sisodia courageously shares his personal journey of coming to know himself. I believe that transparency and vulnerability are the pathways to true power. Bravo, Raj, for turning a pathway into a freeway and creating a powerful roadmap of the journey for others."
--John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Operation HOPE, Inc. and author, Up from Nothing
 
"This deeply personal and heartfelt book is a must read. Raj's journey is wildly inspiring, and a beautiful reminder of the importance for all leaders to prioritize their own healing."
--Kip Tindell, Co-Founder and Past CEO/Chairman of The Container Store and author, Uncontainable
 
"In this deeply personal memoir, Raj challenges each of us to be "peaceful warriors" to fight with courage and intensity for what is most precious in life. For business leaders, the challenge is to thread this struggle into the very core of our companies, to catalyze the change and healing that is so needed in our communities."
--Gerry Anderson, Executive Chairman, DTE Energy
 
"If you have ever yearned to go beyond a life of false harmony to find true peace, Raj's deeply personal story provides every bit of inspiration and guidance you'll need to summon the courage to pursue your own healing journey. You'll be inspired to reflect on your own life journey and awaken to a whole new level of being."
--Haley Rushing, Chief Purposologist, The Purpose Institute and co-author, It's Not What You Sell, It's What You Stand For
 
"Once in a rare while comes along a man who has the courage, compassion, and authenticity to tell his story of tragedy and triumph in a way that not only heals himself, but also the reader. This book and its extraordinary disclosures will elevate your consciousness and catalyze the healing of our collective trauma."
--Nilima Bhat, coauthor, Shakti Leadership
 
"A deeply moving memoir of personal struggles for self-identity and a purpose-driven life! Raj Sisodia is a brilliant writer and reveals what led to him confounding the Conscious Capitalism movement. Awaken is a story about human struggles, survival and ultimate triumph."
--Jagdish N. Sheth, Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Business, Goizueta Business School, Emory University and co-author, Firms of Endearment
 
"If you want to break free of the shackles that constrain you, you need a guide, a sherpa, an example, not to follow step by step but to learn from on your own journey to healing and growth. In Awaken: A Journey to Purpose, Wholeness & Healing we have been given the gift of a detailed look into the familiarity of a troubled life and the resulting joyful emergence into wholeness of a truly gifted storyteller. Read every word as if your life depended on it."
--Richard Sheridan, CEO, Chief Storyteller, Menlo Innovations and author, Joy, Inc. - How We Built a Workplace People Love
 
"A simple yet compelling tale of a delicate and dynamic father-son relationship, of love and losses, this book makes you contemplate your own evolutionary journey."
--Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIM Kozhikode and author of Timeless Leadership
 
"It is with a spirit of generosity that Raj shares his learnings from his personal journey with others. True introspection is hard but necessary work, and Raj inspires readers to take the first step."
--Daniel Lubetzky, Founder of KIND Snacks and author, Do the KIND Thing
 
"I couldn't put this book down. It caused me to reflect on my whole life and the importance of living consciously in order to heal. Raj's book helps awaken you and illuminates what really matters in your life's journey."
--NK Choudhary, Chairman and Managing Director, Jaipur Rugs

Product details

• Authors: Sisodia, R Sisodia, Rajendra Sisodia, Sisodia Rajendra
• Assisted by: Joseph Jaworski (Foreword), Jaworski Joseph (Foreword)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781119789192
• ISBN: 978-1-119-78919-2
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Ratgeber Wirtschaft, Business & management, Wirtschaft u. Management, Business Self-Help, Wirtschaft /Ratgeber