Ceopalna Institute
The Art of Alone
The Art of Alone is comprised of six books detailing a single narrative, a story that follows the journey of a curious and perceptive soul starting in boyhood and continuing into manhood. The books explore the cost of belonging in society; the intertwining of intelligence and belief; and the intersection of human suffering with the solace of nature. The expansive dialogues contained throughout the books delve into the manner in which masculinity and womanhood are considered.
The Art of Alone is an examination of how intelligence manifests in individuals, how individuals manifest in societies, and how societies manifest in the natural world.
Individual books can be purchased on Amazon.com
Book One
The Cultivated Fields
In the first book, The Cultivated Fields, a boy leaves home and works among the fields of his upbringing, searching for a place and people that will accept him.
Book Two
The Hunt
In the second book, The Hunt, a young man studies the Hunter and the Hunted, learning how each survives and thrives. A lurking illness threatens his journey.
Book Three
The Forest
In the third book, The Forest, a thoughtful man immerses himself in the Living Forest and Devastated Forest in search of the means to find a sustainable life.
Book Four
The World Around
In the fourth book, The World Around, a determined man examines the Constant Earth and Restless Sea for patterns and formulas that can help him achieve his ambitions and develop meaningful relationships.
Book Five
The Sky Above
In the fifth book, The Sky Above, a contemplative man studies the heavens for a greater understanding of societies and how humans grow and suffer in them.
Book Six
The Light Surrounding
In the sixth and final book, The Light Surrounding, under the light of the sun and the moon, a mature man finds the path to finish his journey and achieve his aspirations.