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Mentioned in 22 episodes
Falling Upward
A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
Book • 2004
In 'Falling Upward,' Richard Rohr divides human life into two halves.
The first half is about building a life, achieving success, and establishing an identity.
The second half, often misunderstood as a period of decline, is actually a journey of spiritual growth, contentment, and deeper understanding.
Rohr argues that spiritual maturity is achieved not by avoiding failures and sufferings but by embracing them as necessary steps towards true self-discovery and union with God. The book offers practical guidance on transitioning from the outer tasks of the first half of life to the inner tasks of the second half, emphasizing the importance of integrity, love, and non-dualistic thinking.
The first half is about building a life, achieving success, and establishing an identity.
The second half, often misunderstood as a period of decline, is actually a journey of spiritual growth, contentment, and deeper understanding.
Rohr argues that spiritual maturity is achieved not by avoiding failures and sufferings but by embracing them as necessary steps towards true self-discovery and union with God. The book offers practical guidance on transitioning from the outer tasks of the first half of life to the inner tasks of the second half, emphasizing the importance of integrity, love, and non-dualistic thinking.
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Mentioned in 22 episodes
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Cal Newport as a book that provides the core ideas of David Brook's "The Second Mountain" in a more purified form.
Cal Newport as a book that provides the core ideas of David Brook's "The Second Mountain" in a more purified form.
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Ep. 338: Why You’re Always Distracted
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Steven Pressfield in the context of life's two halves: creating a vessel and filling it.
Steven Pressfield in the context of life's two halves: creating a vessel and filling it.
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#642: Steven Pressfield on Going from Truck Driver to Bestselling Novelist, Overcoming Self-Sabotage, Building Momentum, Dancing with the Muse, Turning Pro, and Letting Your Underground River Flow
Mentioned by Mike as a book inspired by David Brook's "The Second Mountain", exploring spirituality across different life stages.
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216: The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga
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Andy Ramage for its message about the fall before the rise and the night before the day.
Andy Ramage for its message about the fall before the rise and the night before the day.
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Andy Ramage On Creating The ‘One Year No Beer’ Movement & How Alcohol-Freedom Unlocked His Potential
Mentioned by Mike Petro , referencing its wisdom about growing up and the paradox of failure in spiritual journeys.
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The Path of Descent - A Conversation with Mike Petrow
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Laura McKowen while discussing the first and second halves of life and spiritual growth.
Laura McKowen while discussing the first and second halves of life and spiritual growth.
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Why Community and Courage Matter More Than Ever with Laura McKowen
Mentioned by Father Richard Rohr in his book, highlighting the creation of unnecessary suffering from avoiding necessary suffering.
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Can I Be Successful If I Give Up My Ego?
Mentioned by Cal Newport as a book that "The Second Mountain" is based on, offering a deeper, more theological perspective.
Cal Newport as a book that "The Second Mountain" is based on, offering a deeper, more theological perspective. Ep. 63: How Do I Minimize Meetings?
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Brian Johnson as a profound look at how life's challenges and setbacks are invitations to deeper wisdom, purpose, and spiritual growth.
Brian Johnson as a profound look at how life's challenges and setbacks are invitations to deeper wisdom, purpose, and spiritual growth.
Falling Upward by Richard Rohr (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
