{"product_id":"a-book-of-balance-kogi-wisdom-for-a-good-life-and-thriving-earth-isbn-9780063329904","title":"A Book of Balance: Kogi Wisdom for a Good Life and Thriving Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003cem\u003eA Book of Balance\u003c\/em\u003e should be read by every architect, engineer, manager, leader, and anyone with authority in the creation of our modern world... Everyone can benefit from this book and the ancient wisdom it offers.\" — Garden Marcus, author of \u003cem\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A Book of Balance\u003c\/em\u003e provides essential natural wisdom from the past to help us live more fully in the present so we can save our planet’s future. These indigenous teachings make for a powerful read.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick McDonnell, creator of \u003cem\u003eHeart to Heart\u003c\/em\u003e with the Dalai Lama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all need answers for how to live our best lives. We want to settle our souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the Kogi have lived in seclusion in Colombia’s remote Sierra Nevadas, known as “the heart of the world.” Now a few emissaries from the tribe have emerged to bring an urgent and loving message to the West—advice on how to live in harmony with the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucas Buchholz was invited to their home to receive and transcribe this message and guidance. \u003cem\u003eA Book of Balance\u003c\/em\u003e takes us on a journey into a startlingly beautiful landscape and into a sacred fireside circle where members consider key questions, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Did You Plant? What Did You Harvest?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Will We Pass the Knowledge On to Our Children?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Does It Mean to the World That I Am Here?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this slim volume of spiritual introspection, they ask us to share in their practice, posing nine questions that focus our minds and hearts on who we are, who we can become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful book to own, to share with friends, and discuss in community. For readers of \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Hygge\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIkigai—\u003c\/em\u003ebooks that bring the wisdom of other cultures to our own.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003cem\u003eA Book of Balance\u003c\/em\u003e Buchholz eloquently quotes and interprets the Kogi’s unique ways of manifesting the worldview that guided us relatively harmoniously for most of human history. From revealing the absurdity of arguing to emphasizing the importance of \u003cem\u003eZhigoneshi\u003c\/em\u003e- the belief that a healthy world is based on symbiosis and mutualism- he reminds us that honoring the Laws of Nature is a prerequisite for a world in balance.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFour Arrows (Wahinkpe Topa), author of Point of Departure and Restoring the Kinship Worldview.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eA Book of Balance\u003c\/em\u003e is a conversation that speaks to heart and mind simultaneously. It reminds us that one of the most important forms of activism is to be in heart-based conversations with other people.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eM. Amos Clifford, author of Your Guide to Forest Bathing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A Book of Balance\u003c\/em\u003e provides essential natural wisdom from the past to help us live more fully in the present so we can save our planet’s future. These indigenous teachings make for a powerful read.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatrick McDonnell, creator of Heart to Heart with the Dalai Lama\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eA Book of Balance\u003c\/em\u003e should be read by every architect, engineer, manager, leader, and anyone with authority in the creation of our modern world. With a focus on Life and the balance that can exist between all living things, the stories presented are heartfelt and thoughtful. The Kogi refer to us as younger brothers and sisters and I believe, like older siblings, they are looking out for us. Everyone can benefit from this book and the ancient wisdom it offers.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarcus Bridgewater, author of How to Grow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reading \u003cem\u003eA Book of Balance\u003c\/em\u003e is a call to action and a precious gift. Through its queries, we come close to engaging in conversation with Kogi wisdom holders concerning Earth-wise living, while learning to be better stewards of our planet. Stimulating and moving at once, \u003cem\u003eA Book of Balance\u003c\/em\u003e take us on a magical journey that culminates with a transformative message.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephanie Rose Bird, spiritual healer and author of Sticks, Stones, Roots \u0026amp; Bones and Motherland Herbal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e2024 Gold Medal in Enlightenment\/Spirituality - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving Now Awards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890638680293,"sku":"NP9780063329904","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063329904.jpg?v=1730233742","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-book-of-balance-kogi-wisdom-for-a-good-life-and-thriving-earth-isbn-9780063329904","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}