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Mentioned in 34 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

Mentioned in 34 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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Recommended by

Cal Newport

as an important book for navigating life, especially when facing hardship.

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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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Recommended by

Frank Vasquez

as a book about transitioning to the second half of life.

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Mentioned by a viewer in an email, prompting

Chris Ryan

to read it and relate it to the series.

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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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