THE DIVINE SPARK
On the purpose of life, consciousness, and the birth of the new human
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403870700 - 72 pages
€16.50
Uitgeverij Jupiter
Synopsis
What is the purpose of life on Earth?
That question forms the quiet starting point of this book.
In The Divine Spark: On the Purpose of Life, Consciousness, and the Birth of the New Human, the human being is not approached as an endpoint, but as a passage. Within each of us lives a Divine Spark: a core of consciousness that can evolve, mature, and remember its true nature through earthly existence.
This book does not describe that path as a teaching or method, but as an inner process of awakening. It explores the question of meaning and destiny, the slumber and activation of the Divine Spark, the necessary phases of release and transformation, and the opening toward a higher order of consciousness.
Without dogmas and without the promise of quick answers, this book invites the reader into inner honesty, slowing down, and recognition. It accompanies those who feel that life is more than functioning, more than form, and more than chance.
This book is for those who no longer wish to push the question away—
but are willing to inhabit it.
About Michiel Arens
Michiel A.M. Arens is an author, leadership thinker, and founder of the Work Smart, Be Happy philosophy — a framework for sustainable leadership grounded in inner balance.
With decades of entrepreneurial and leadership experience, Michiel explores the intersection between performance, identity, and inner alignment. His work challenges the traditional belief that success must come at the cost of well-being. Instead, he argues that clarity, effectiveness, and fulfilment arise when thinking, feeling, doing, and will are brought into balance.
His books include:
- Work Smart, Be Happy; The Foundation
- The Divine Spark
- Your True Identity
The Dutch editions Je Ware Identiteit and De Godsvonk
Across his writing and advisory work, Michiel addresses CEOs, Project Managers, and leaders who carry significant responsibility — yet seek a way to lead without inner friction.
His philosophy centres on a fundamental shift from Having–Doing–Being to Being–Doing–Having, redefining success as a natural consequence of inner alignment rather than relentless effort.
Michiel writes from lived experience. His work is shaped not only by theory, but by personal transformation, entrepreneurial challenge, and decades of observing leadership under pressure.
He lives and works in the Netherlands.
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Michiel A.M. Arens is auteur, leiderschapsdenker en grondlegger van de Work Smart, Be Happy-filosofie — een benadering van duurzaam leiderschap gebaseerd op innerlijke balans.
Met decennialange ervaring als ondernemer en leider onderzoekt Michiel de relatie tussen prestatie, identiteit en innerlijke afstemming. Zijn werk doorbreekt het traditionele idee dat succes ten koste moet gaan van welzijn. Volgens hem ontstaan helderheid, effectiviteit en vervulling wanneer denken, voelen, doen en wil met elkaar in balans zijn.
Zijn boeken zijn onder andere:
- Work Smart, Be Happy; The Foundation
- The Divine Spark
- Your True Identity
De Nederlandstalige edities Je Ware Identiteit en De Godsvonk
In zijn boeken en begeleiding richt Michiel zich op CEO’s, projectmanagers en leiders die grote verantwoordelijkheid dragen — en die willen leiden zonder innerlijke strijd.
Zijn filosofie draait om een fundamentele verschuiving van Hebben–Doen–Zijn naar Zijn–Doen–Hebben, waarbij succes niet langer een voorwaarde is om je goed te voelen, maar een gevolg van innerlijke afstemming.
Michiel schrijft vanuit geleefde ervaring. Zijn inzichten zijn niet alleen theoretisch, maar geworteld in persoonlijke transformatie, ondernemerschap en jarenlange observatie van leiderschap onder druk.
Hij woont en werkt in Nederland.
Product specifications
| Binding | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | Thursday, 19 March 2026 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 9789403870700 |
| Pagecount | 72 |
| Interior color | Black/white |
| Size | 110 x 180 mm |
| Publisher | Uitgeverij Jupiter |
| Author | Michiel Arens |
| Category | Religion and spirituality > Other religion |