{"product_id":"falling-upward-a-spirituality-for-the-two-halves-of-life-a-companion-journal-paperback","title":"Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life -- A Companion Journal - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard Rohr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA valuable new companion journal for the best-selling \u003ci\u003eFalling Upward\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFalling Upward, \u003c\/i\u003e Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or \"gone down\" are the only ones who understand \"up.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Companion Journal\u003c\/i\u003e helps those who have (and those who have not) read Falling Upward to engage more deeply with the questions the book raises. Using a blend of quotes, questions for individual and group reflection, stories, and suggestions for spiritual practices, it provides a wise guide for deepening the spiritual journey. . . at any time of life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains why the second half of life can and should be full of spiritual richness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers tools for spiritual growth and greater understanding of the ideas in \u003ci\u003eFalling Upward\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRichard Rohr is a regular contributing writer for \u003ci\u003eSojourners\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTikkun\u003c\/i\u003e magazines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis important companion to \u003ci\u003eFalling Upward\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent tool for exploring the counterintuitive messages of how we grow spiritually.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his bestselling book \u003ci\u003eFalling Upward\u003c\/i\u003e, Father Richard Rohr offers a new paradigm for understanding one of the most profound of life's mysteries: how our failings can be the foundation for our ongoing spiritual growth. Throughout the book, he draws on the wisdom from time-honored myths, heroic poems, great thinkers, and sacred religious texts to demonstrate that we grow spiritually more by doing it wrong than by doing it right. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eCompanion Journal\u003c\/i\u003e helps those who have (and those who have not) read \u003ci\u003eFalling Upward \u003c\/i\u003eto engage more deeply with the questions the book raises. Its inspiring blend of resources for readers includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQUOTATIONS FOR REFLECTION \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Passages from \u003ci\u003eFalling Upward\u003c\/i\u003e give readers an opportunity to let their meaning spur thoughts about experiences or feelings. In groups, the passages (and reflections about them) are great conversation starters.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJOURNALING QUESTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Writing in response to these questions is meant to help readers dig deeper into the concepts in the book. The questions can also be used to open discussion in groups.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEXPERIENTIAL EXERCISES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Because spiritual practice is an important part of growth and insight, these experiential exercises are designed to help readers take their writing and discussions further. In groups, the exercises can be used as the basis for discussion and learning together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE AUTHOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFr. Richard Rohr\u003c\/b\u003e is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province. He founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1986, where he presently serves as founding director. Fr. Rohr is the author of more than twenty books, an internationally known speaker, and a regular contributing writer for \u003ci\u003eSojourners \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Tikkun\u003c\/i\u003e magazines and the CAC's quarterly journal, \u003ci\u003eRadical Grace\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 6.9 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966630363437,"sku":"9781118428566","price":18.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/Uk5vcGRyRmpxNzkvdGJNY0V3YWROZz09.webp?v=1775534971","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/falling-upward-a-spirituality-for-the-two-halves-of-life-a-companion-journal-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}