Finding Meaning in the Second Half of LifeThe second half of life presents a rich possibility for spiritual enlargement, for we are never going to have greater powers of choice, never have more lessons of history from which to learn, and never possess more emotional resilience, more insight into what works for us and what does not, or a deeper, sometimes more desperate, conviction of the importance of getting our life back. What does it really mean to be a grown up in todayÂ's world? We generally recognize only three developmental periods of life—childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. We assume that once we “get it together” with the right job, marry the right person, have children, and buy a home, all is settled and well. But adulthood itself presents varying levels of growth, and is rarely the respite of stability we expected. Turbulent emotional shifts can take place anywhere between the age of thirty-five and seventy when we question the choices weÂ've made, realize our limitations, and feel stuck—commonly known as the “midlife crisis.” In Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life, Jungian analyst James Hollis explores the ways we can grow and evolve to fully become ourselves when the traditional roles of adulthood arenÂ't quite working for us. Revealing a new way of uncovering and embracing our authentic selves, Hollis offers wisdom to anyone facing a career that no longer seems fulfilling, a long-term relationship that has shifted, or family transitions that raise issues of aging and mortality. Through case studies and provocative observations, Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life provides a reassuring message and a crucial bridge across this critical passage of adult development. "Midlife is a time when people can lose their way and flounder. Jungian analyst James Hollis knows this terrain, describes it well and asks the important questions that can lead to clarity, maturity, and meaning" |
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Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life: How to Finally, Really Grow Up James Hollis Limited preview - 2005 |
Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life: How to Finally, Really Grow Up James Hollis No preview available - 2006 |
Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life: How to Finally, Really Grow Up James Hollis No preview available - 2006 |