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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.

Mentioned by

Steven Pressfield

Ian Morgan Cron

Jessica Kiessel

Mentioned in 22 episodes

Recommended by

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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Mentioned by

Rolf Potts

as a source of wisdom for the second half of life.

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Mentioned by

Steven Pressfield

in the context of life's two halves: creating a vessel and filling it.

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Mentioned by

Steven Pressfield

as a book on spiritual growth and the two halves of life.

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Mentioned by Mike as a book inspired by David Brook's "The Second Mountain", exploring spirituality across different life stages.

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Mentioned by

Andy Ramage

for its message about the fall before the rise and the night before the day.

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Mentioned by

Brett McKay

in relation to the concept of the first and second half of life.

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Mentioned by

Mike Petro

, referencing its wisdom about growing up and the paradox of failure in spiritual journeys.

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Mentioned by

Laura McKowen

while discussing the first and second halves of life and spiritual growth.

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Recommended by

Cal Newport

as a book exploring the concept of spiritual growth and transformation.

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Mentioned by

Ian Morgan Cron

in relation to James Hollis's work.

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Mentioned by Father Richard Rohr in his book, highlighting the creation of unnecessary suffering from avoiding necessary suffering.

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Mentioned by

Richard Rohr

as a book he wrote earlier.

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Mentioned by

Brené Brown

as a transformative book for her.

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Mentioned by

Tony Hale

as a book he's reading about the stages of life and finding purpose.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book that "The Second Mountain" is based on, offering a deeper, more theological perspective.

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Mentioned by

Jessica Kiessel

when talking about lifelong learning as ice skating.

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Mentioned by

Matthew Quick

in the context of the second half of life and soul work.

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Recommended by

Brian Johnson

as a profound look at how life's challenges and setbacks are invitations to deeper wisdom, purpose, and spiritual growth.

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Recommended by

Frank Vasquez

for its insights on life transitions.

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