On Being with Krista Tippett Kate Bowler — A Blessing for the Life You Didn't Choose
Sep 21, 2023
Beloved author and associate professor Kate Bowler talks about finding hope and assurance in the midst of uncertainty after experiencing a life-altering event.
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Life's Unchosen Stories
- Life often forces us into stories we never would have chosen or written for ourselves.
- In these "afters," mastery and control no longer serve; we seek small truths and connection instead.
Before vs. After Mindsets
- The culture of mastery, control, and grit belongs to the "before" part of life.
- After trauma or change, these qualities lose relevance; new ways of being emerge.
Community In Shared Uncertainty
- When life changes radically, we seek others asking the same big questions.
- We find comfort in shared uncertainty and the knowledge that we are not alone.