Falling into Greater Wisdom in August’s We Conspire Series
What are your experiences of the second half of life? In “Falling Upward,” Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) founder Richard Rohr writes: “Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of our physical life, but I simply don’t believe that’s all there is to it. What looks like falling can largely be experienced as falling upward and onward, into a broader and deeper world, where the soul finds its fullness, is finally connected to the whole, and lives inside the Big Picture.”
In August’s We Conspire articles, contributors share stories of challenge, regret, and loss that have ushered in an era of greater wisdom and spiritual integration. As you read, we invite you to reflect on your own story. What event, moment of wisdom, or experience marks your entrance into the “second half of life”?
Taking the Slow Road to Letting Go
Illuman participant Joe Lonergan explains the impact of finding a sacred space for healing in this month’s We Conspire series.
Is it ever too late to learn to let go? Illuman participant Joe Lonergan describes the transformative wisdom he experienced in a Men’s Rite of Passage workshop. After navigating multiple disorienting life changes, Joe describes his continuous journey toward spiritual growth in the second half of his life.
Stepping into an Awakening
Kathleen Dowling Singh shares her experience of finding refuge in grace in this month’s We Conspire series .
Can facing death offer us greater courage in life? Dharma practitioner and author, Kathleen Dowling Singh (1946–2017) shares how approaching death allowed her to find refuge in grace. She explains, “We stay in an awakened relationship with each moment when we are firmly merged in grace.”
The Journey to Spiritual Maturity
CAC’s contemplative community shares lived wisdom from the second half of life in this month’s We Conspire series.
What are your experiences of growing in age and wisdom? Members of our contemplative community share insights, stories, and moments of stillness from their personal journeys. From finding new joy in the familiar to surviving life’s challenges, we hope you find comfort and inspiration in these stories from fellow travelers on the contemplative path.
We Conspire is a series from the Center for Action and Contemplation featuring wisdom and stories from the growing Christian contemplative movement. Sign up for the monthly email series and receive a free invitation to practice each month.