Hope and direction for life's further journey

True spiritual growth comes when we rise from the ashes of our mistakes, following our unique paths in the growing knowledge of what it means to embrace them. Falling Upward is a timeless and inspiring exploration of how the two halves of life work together to lead us to deep meaning and spiritual joy.

Most of us use the first half of life-with all its projects, goals, and striving-to discover who we were meant to be. But what do we do with this discovery? We work toward becoming our True Selves in God. Our task in life's second half is to discover the most authentic expression of our souls, to shine forth the unique existence that God has given us, and to do so in gratitude. In this book, Franciscan Father Richard Rohr offers wisdom, practical guidance, and a few gentle warnings as we learn to view the second half of life not as a tragedy and a loss, but as a brand new journey.

People at any age need to understand the arc and trajectory of their lives. Whatever stage you are in today, this book will help you more deeply understand your life's journey.