Falling upward
by Richard Rohr
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"A fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout life. In Falling Upward, Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or "gone down" are the only ones who understand "up." Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but the whole thesis of this book is exactly the opposite.? What looks like falling down can largely be experienced as "falling upward."? In fact, it is not a loss but somehow actual
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…find some wonderful guides. Some of my favorite resources include this article by David Brooks [0], "Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life" by James Hollis, "Let Your Life Speak" by Parker Palmer, "Falling Upward" by Richard Rohr, "Crossing the Unknown Sea" by David Whyte, and "Reboot" by Jerry Colonna. I also wrote a book about my own experience, titled "Eating Glass: The Inner Journey Through Failure and Renewal",…
on “Ask HN: About to turn 30. Any advice on how to deal with the depression?” ↗As a non-Christian, I highly recommend the writings of Franciscan priest Richard Rohr, and his metaphor of 'Two Halves of Lives'. The specific title of the book is 'Falling Upward'.
on “The Voyage of Life” ↗