The wake up call The mysterious visitor The miraculous transformation of Julian Mantle A magical meeting with the sages of Sivana A spiritual student of the sages The wisdom of personal change A most Extraordinary Garden Kindling your inner fire The ancient art of self leadership The power of discipline Your most precious commodity The ultimate purpose of life The timeless secret of lifelong happiness

This fable provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. It tells the story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to develop joyful thoughts, follow our life's mission and calling, cultivate self-discipline and act courageously, value time as our most important commodity, nourish our relationships, and live fully, one day at a time.--From publisher description