Sep 8, 2021
One of the greater challenges we face with aging is new limitations. While these limitations might test us, staying engaged in our daily lives is what will continue to give us both meaning and purpose.
Today I’m joined by a guest who is part poet, part storyteller. Parker Palmer is a bestselling author, speaker, and activist who has graciously agreed to share his insight with us today. After writing his first nine books, Parker transitioned from the long distance run of penning books to creating short-form essays online.
His tenth book, On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old, was born from that collection of essays. It’s a thought-provoking reflection on the gift of aging and what gives us purpose in life. In part one of our interview, Parker explores the inspiring concept of embracing our life experiences by looking at them from different angles.
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