Awaken Your Myth
6 Steps to Discover A Life of Peace and Purpose
A life-changing guide to finding purpose, meaning, and joy using the classic framework of the hero’s journey, from celebrated storyteller and host of the Listen to Sleep podcast Erik Ireland.
Now available worldwide in bookstores and online.
What People are Saying About Awaken Your Myth
“In life’s journey, pressures and distractions pull us off the true path. In this creative, wise, and soulful book, Erik Ireland shows you how to find your footing on shaky ground and to know in your bones the deep, wondrous stories that are calling you home.”
—Rick Hanson, PhD and New York Times bestselling author of Buddha’s Brain, Hardwiring Happiness, and Resilient
“Erik Ireland has a rare gift for guiding us inward with compassion, clarity, and courage. These pages don’t just inspire reflection—they invite true transformation. This is a beautiful road map for anyone seeking peace, purpose, and a deeper connection to their own story.”
—Julie McFadden, nurse and author of New York Times bestseller Nothing to Fear
“A wise, generous companion for real world transformation, grounded in mindfulness, alive with story, and full of practices you can use today. It’s the rare book that is both deeply humane and immediately useful.”
—Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and former Buddhist monk
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About the Book
Whether you’re looking for clarity in your personal life, career, relationships, or health, Awaken Your Myth will take you on an illuminating personal odyssey, revealing your hidden desires, gifts, and strengths.
In this poignant and practical guide, mindfulness teacher Erik Ireland explores how the framework of the hero’s journey―in which a hero heeds the call to adventure, overcomes obstacles along the way, and ultimately returns home enlightened and transformed―can provide a road map for self-discovery.
Ireland’s achievable six-step process, delivered with the signature warmth, accessibility, and gentleness that have made him a beloved storyteller, teacher, and spiritual guide, works on two levels: it gives you essential tools and structure to support your evolution, and it allows you to customize the journey based on your needs and dreams.
Within these pages, you’ll learn step-by-step how to create your personal myth and find the power to:
- Embrace new opportunities
- Overcome obstacles to success
- Experience the joyful rewards of living in alignment with your true purpose
- And much more.
Brimming with empowering practices and enriching rituals for journaling, meditation, shadow work, gratitude, and more, this is a stirring invitation to step into your power and become the hero of your own story.