Finding meaning in the second half of life

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• markdjacobsen · Jan 23, 2022 · Recommends

  …about life. Passing through these seasons is a universal part of the human experience, and you'll 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…

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• ryanwaggoner · Dec 19, 2022 · Recommends

  …a new relationship that feels open and healthy, and I'm planning to switch careers to be a therapist. If you like to read, two foundational books that helped me: - Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff - Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life by James Hollis Good luck, you can do this! PS - my email is in my profile, please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need someone to talk to. I was helped through this period by many other kind…

  on “Ask HN: Has anyone here turned around their life in their 40s?” ↗
• good-idea · Mar 8, 2026 · Recommends

  This is going to be a difficult time.. and that's OK. Great change is upon you. One book I cannot recommend enough is Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life by James Hollis. Listen deeply to yourself, be kind with yourself. It's so very hard but so very very rewarding.

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