Visionary author Oriah Mountain Dreamer brings to life the wisdom of her beloved "The Invitation," the prose poem which has touched hearts everywhere with its fresh and spirited call to live life more passionately and honestly.Speaking from the heart, she invites us to confront the varieties of human experience, from desire and commitment to sorrow and betrayal, and challenges us to open repeatedly to love and life. Unique, practical, and often surprising, "The Invitation" is an invaluable guide to living the ecstasy of everyday life, learning to recognize true beauty in ourselves and the world, and finding the sustenance our spirit longs for.