Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Rob Bell: The Joy of Growing Younger
May 29, 2024
New York Times best-selling author, pastor, and podcaster Rob Bell discusses the concept of 'growing younger' in spirit, emphasizing the transformative power of maintaining a youthful mindset regardless of age. He shares insights on prayers, inner renewal, and the importance of shedding burdens to embrace spiritual growth. Bell challenges conventional beliefs on aging, wisdom, and creativity, inspiring listeners to approach life with grace and continual renewal.
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92-Year-Old's Bold Wisdom
- Rob Bell met a 92-year-old woman named Mary who said, "I'm just getting started," with a confident swagger.
- This encounter challenges the notion of aging as a decline and embraces continuous growth and vitality.
The Meaning of True Newness
- Rob Bell explains two Greek words for new: nios (time-based) and kainos (qualitative newness).
- Spiritual renewal is kainos newness, a deeper transformation beyond just time passing.
Wisdom Grows, Not Fades
- Culture often promotes that peak vitality is in youth, after which decline is inevitable.
- Real growth values wisdom accumulated over years and rejects the toxic idea of fading after a youthful peak.