Download PDF A Season of Mystery 10 Spiritual Practices for Embracing a Happier Second Half of Life Paula Huston 9780829437546 Books
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We live in a culture that tells us there are few things worse than aging, that we should avoid aging at all costs, and that we must shun death. And yet, no matter how much money we spend on health supplements, no matter how many gurus we consult, the fact remains unchanged We will grow old.
In A Season of Mystery, 60-year-old Paula Huston—a grandmother, and also a caretaker for her own mother and for her in-laws—shares with readers a far more fulfilling way to approach how we live and how we think about the second half of life. Each chapter offers a spiritual practice that is particularly suited to nurturing us in ways we would never have recognized in our younger lives. For example, the practice of “listening” helps us quit superimposing our own take on every situation before we have a chance to hear and see what is truly there; the practice of “delighting” encourages us to notice and be thankful for what is small and seemingly insignificant. Each of the 10 practices serves as an antidote to the classic afflictions of old age, such as close-mindedness, complaining, and fear of change.
A Season of Mystery is not intended to be a selection of self-improvement secrets; the goal of Huston’s work is to encourage people in the second half of life to become “ordinary mystics” who are no longer bound by the world’s false ideas on aging but instead be freed by God’s grace to embrace the riches that come only with growing older.
"The last sentence of each chapter wraps up the kernal of wisdom on each topic. Helped my book group have great discussions about the second half of life and how we will live it."
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In A Season of Mystery, 60-year-old Paula Huston—a grandmother, and also a caretaker for her own mother and for her in-laws—shares with readers a far more fulfilling way to approach how we live and how we think about the second half of life. Each chapter offers a spiritual practice that is particularly suited to nurturing us in ways we would never have recognized in our younger lives. For example, the practice of “listening” helps us quit superimposing our own take on every situation before we have a chance to hear and see what is truly there; the practice of “delighting” encourages us to notice and be thankful for what is small and seemingly insignificant. Each of the 10 practices serves as an antidote to the classic afflictions of old age, such as close-mindedness, complaining, and fear of change.
A Season of Mystery is not intended to be a selection of self-improvement secrets; the goal of Huston’s work is to encourage people in the second half of life to become “ordinary mystics” who are no longer bound by the world’s false ideas on aging but instead be freed by God’s grace to embrace the riches that come only with growing older.
Download PDF A Season of Mystery 10 Spiritual Practices for Embracing a Happier Second Half of Life Paula Huston 9780829437546 Books
"The last sentence of each chapter wraps up the kernal of wisdom on each topic. Helped my book group have great discussions about the second half of life and how we will live it."
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A Season of Mystery 10 Spiritual Practices for Embracing a Happier Second Half of Life Paula Huston 9780829437546 Books Reviews
- I purchased this book after reading a prior very profound book by the same author titled Forgiveness. This one is also excellent though quite different. Huston reveals more of her own background prior to returning to her Catholic faith and then becoming an oblate. She struggles now with the issues of aging and tells how we can avoid becoming a crotchety old person. The disciplines she describes include practices helpful to all listening, delighting, lightening, settling, confronting, accepting, befriending, generating and blessing. A final chapter on Departing is touching and insightful. Husted illustrates each chapter with vignettes of her experiences with friends and family. She encourages us to view aging in a positive way, to appreciate the benefits of aging and the benefits of knowing and enjoying elderly friends.
- This book is a must read for every senior citizen. It is a "bucket list" of sorts. Paula list 10 things that as an aging adult we all need to make sure we are at peace with before we die. Of the 10 spiritual practices listed, I was OK on a few, but the rest I never gave thought to. I look forward to praying about these and putting them into my life. Thank you Paula for opening my eyes to some unseen needs.
- This book will get you to thinking about your life, about your purpose in life. It is confessional yet enlightening, spiritual yet down to earth. Ms. Huston uses her life experiences as the basis for exploring a richer more rewarding life of giving to others. She provides a rich background of ecclesiastical history as she explores her voyage from personal chaos to peace.An enjoyable read for anyone searching for some meaning to life, regardless of their religious beliefs.
- The sharing of the story of divesting yourself of the unnecessary things in life and moving to a simpler way of living evocts a way to view a Lenten journey that continues throughout each year and not just in the season of Lent. It is thoughtful and helps me look at my second half of my life in a different way.
- The last sentence of each chapter wraps up the kernal of wisdom on each topic. Helped my book group have great discussions about the second half of life and how we will live it.
- This is a great read! Not only informative but also reflective and uplifting. No doubt getting older is a real challenge, but A Season of Mystery helps you walk through this time with dignity and hope.
- great book, excellent service.
- Upon reading various excerpts, she gives a thoughtful perspective from a different point of view. She has helped me look at things in a broader light and a more forgiving light.
