Brené with Father Richard Rohr on Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, and Unlearning Certainty, Part 2 of 2
Dec 21, 2022
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Father Richard Rohr joins the host to discuss facing our shadows, living and loving in the second half of life, and unlearning certainties. They explore themes of paradox, contradiction, and mystery, emphasizing the importance of embracing flaws, accepting contradictions, and finding love in the present moment for personal growth. The conversation also delves into spirituality, synchronicity, and the value of healthy doubt in the evolution of spirituality.
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Embracing paradox and uncertainty in the second half of life leads to depth and maturity.
Acknowledging one's dark side and contradictions is crucial for achieving authenticity and self-understanding.
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Embracing Paradox and Uncertainty in the Second Half of Life
In the podcast episode, the discussion revolves around Father Richard's insights on embracing paradox and uncertainty in the second half of life. The concept of not having strong and final opinions about everything is highlighted, allowing things and people to truly influence and delight us. An emphasis is placed on unlearning and letting go of certainty, with Father Richard stressing the importance of knowing by not knowing and coming to clarity through embracing paradox.
Shadow Boxing and Embracing Inner Struggles for Full Consciousness
Father Richard explores the idea that humans come to full consciousness by facing their own contradictions and making friends with their mistakes and failings. He emphasizes the significance of engaging in inner struggles, acknowledging one's dark side and contradictions to achieve depth and maturity. The discussion delves into the transformative power of shadow boxing and how it leads to a deeper understanding of oneself and a more authentic existence.
Appreciating What You Have and Loving Without Possession
The podcast delves into the shift from the first half of life to the second half, where the focus moves from having what you love to loving what you have. Father Richard emphasizes the importance of appreciating and sincerely valuing what one possesses without the need for control or ownership. The conversation touches on the ability to enjoy without possessing, love without comparing or competing, and the move towards a contemplative mind that finds satisfaction in appreciating the beauty of things for what they are.
In Part 2 of my conversation with Father Richard Rohr, we talk about facing our shadows and living and loving through the second half of life, and we laugh. A lot. What a gift to be with him at the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque. A deep and true blessing.