The Law of the Sublime

About this book

From the author of the multimillion-copy bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature comes a life-changing guide to transcending our own limits to master the power of the Sublime. We struggle today to find more meaning in our lives, and to experience the world in ways that go beyond the virtual. The Sublime connects us to the immense forces in the universe, to the inner worlds of other people, and even to other species, lifting us out of ourselves and giving us the dimensions and depths we yearn for in our lives. Robert Greene is a trusted guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, social strategies, and mastery. Now he offers a roadmap to the Sublime, showing us how to liberate ourselves from the constraints of contemporary life. Greene draws from science, mythology, history, the arts, nature, and more to teach us how to: Open our eyes to the strangeness of being alive on this planet Free our minds from conventional ways of thinking and perceiving Harness the intuitions and practices of ancient civilizations to transcend the banalities of modern life Reconnect with our childhood selves to perceive the world anew Draw on the power found at the fringes of human consciousness Access our deepest core self to unleash our natural creative powers The Law of the Sublime opens us to a fuller, more intense relationship to life. Alongside awe-inspiring stories of sublime experiences, including near-death encounters, astonishing discoveries, and radical transformations of consciousness, Greene offers us exercises and meditations to connect with the Sublime that is all around us. This is another masterwork from Robert Greene and is an essential text for anyone in search of life's deeper meaning.