A Season of Mystery: 10 Spiritual Practices for Embracing a Happier Second Half of Life

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.

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.

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.

It was good. A bit oo presumptively Christian for me, but I knew she was a Christian writer, so...

Very good read

Thoughtful ideas

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.

Lovely validation for the second half of life, peaceful and calming read with the authors own story and experience.Transition to senior in a youth oriented culture is challenging and this book gives aging the positive spin it deserves.Plus it's very well written