Falling Upward
A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
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Richard Rohr
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In the first half of life, we are naturally preoccupied with establishing ourselves; climbing, achieving, and performing. But as we grow older and encounter challenges and mistakes, we need to see ourselves in a different and more life-giving way. This message of falling down - that is in fact moving upward - is the most resisted and counterintuitive of messages in the world's religions.
Falling Upward offers a new paradigm for understanding one of the most profound of life's mysteries: how those who have fallen down are the only ones who understand "up". We grow spiritually more by doing it wrong than by doing it right, and the disappointments of life are actually stepping stones to the spiritual joys in the second half of life.
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- Jeremy Walsh
- 2024-04-08
Returning to spirituality in my second half of life
I was raised in a doomsday ‘first half of life’ religion. When I left at 40, I lost everything, including my family, who continue to shun me. At that time, I threw out my own spiritual baby with the proverbial bath water.
I have since rekindled a love of spirituality, though not in the confines of organized religion.
Richard Rohr has been among my guides on this journey, and this book is a gem. If you are not bible-y or religious, please still consider the information. It is so inclusive of different belief systems, showing that the message of falling upward is universal and necessary for all.
Enjoy. Peace and Love.
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- Tina
- 2023-07-20
Thought Provoking
A very timely book for where I find myself in life’s journey! I’ve listen to it twice now and got more from it the 2nd time round I think. Well worth your time…
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- Cheryl Peters
- 2024-03-06
Grateful for the teaching
This is one of the few profoundly wise and real books available. Richard Roar answers the questions we have, entering our 60’s, of why life looks as it does at this stage of the journey. I’m grateful for the insights and the outlook ahead.
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- 2020-07-29
A beacon of encouragement for the ageing mystic
Beautifully written, “Falling Upward” guides the reader into a clearer appreciation of the fathomless pools of grace available to those who simply pause to explore them.
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- Karen Bouchard
- 2023-01-10
The first of many listens…
Such wisdom does not show itself so bare and true as Falling Upward. Thank you from the bottom ofmy heart.
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- Cary Yurkiw
- 2018-09-13
Really liked the concepts in this book
Really liked the concepts in this book and the references to the bible. I saw RR on Oprah initially which led me to this book. #Audible1
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- Dawn C.
- 2022-06-16
new perspective on scripture
this book helped me to make sense of my suffering. I cried all the way through it because it resonated so deeply. lol
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- Todd Lavictoire
- 2022-05-22
helped me at just the right time in my life
as I have tried to make sense of who I am as I enter the second half of life, this book came at just the right time and has helped me gain perspective and even some meaning.
Grateful for whatever has put this book in my life.
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- CeCe
- 2023-03-14
Just the inspiration I needed
I’m so glad I found this book at the beginning of the second half of my life. I need to read it twice!
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- Geneviève Carrisse
- 2023-04-11
Amazing !
Another great book by Richard ! Rorh brings back core values and wisdom into Christianity!
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