1st half, 2nd half

 

I'm on a Rohr kick. Pilgrimage to Center of Action and Contemplation? - of course in New Mexico which is already my Shangri-la. Perfect. 

This is a reflection about what necessary forms and functions serve us in first half of life - which may need to be bent broken shed in order to migrate to a true Second Half of life maturity which some may never arrive at because of unconsciousness or unwillingness or inability to navigate beyond, embrace newness

Rohr's writing is full of symbolism and poetic imagery. Not everyone would resonate with this kind of heartspeak as I think of it. He engages the mind and references heroes journeys, myth, and story - but if you're used to a more bullet point approach to life and want some kind of "10 strategies for" - steer clear of all things Rohr. 

This is a library book but I'm contemplating a purchase because I just finished it and I feel like I need to read it again. Every page has so many points to ponder - a quick skim read that I do from force of habit is not enough. 

Embrace duality and complexity. Entertain your shadow self in order to learn and move to greater intimacy with God and others. Be full of curiosity. Embrace suffering as one of the greatest teachers. These are just a few of the broad strokes takeaways for me.