From art to botany, anatomy to mechanics, Da Vinci was a profoundly original thinker fully in tune with the world of man and nature, and with the divine spirit that bridges the two. In this bold new guide to awakening the soul, Michael Gelb draws on Leonardo's writings, inventions and works of art to show how you, too, can practice the seven essential principles by which Leonardo lived and worked: Curiosità: Seek the truth; Dimostrazione: Take responsibility; Sensazione: Cultivate awareness; Sfumato: Engage the shadow; Arte/Sciènza: Balance the masculine and feminine principles; Corporalita: Integrate body and spirit; Connessione: Practice love Filled with practical exercises, a series of reflective questions designed for self-assessment, and inspirational sayings drawn from the world's great wisdom traditions, 'Da Vinci Decoded' will show how you to create own spiritual renaissance.
