On Honoring the Soul (pt. 2) | Parker J. Palmer

The Courageous Life

“Is the life I am living the same as the life that wants to live in me?”

This searching question is one that bestselling author, legendary teacher and activist Parker J. Palmer has been exploring for decades.

His practice of living this question,

resulting in the type of wisdom that can only come from the crucible of one’s direct experience.

And Parker being the celebrated teacher and leader that he is

Has generously offered what he’s learned over the years. Making it accessible through his writing, teaching, and speaking.

In Let Your Life Speak, now in it’s 25th anniversary edition.

Parker writes:

"We find a path that's right for us by embracing what gives us life and rejecting what diminishes us,

listening more closely to the voice of “true self” than to what others expect or demand of us.

As we live more deeply into our own identity and integrity, we find both personal fulfillment and our place in the community to which we belong."

In today’s episode (which we originally recorded in 2022)

Parker returns to the show for a beautiful part two conversation,

That builds on these themes, and that actually came 3 years after part one.

Together we’ll explore his reflections on living with an open heart,

And the practice of attuning to the wisdom of our inner teacher

As we honor the often quiet voice of our soul.

For more on Parker, his books, and the incredible work he’s done throughout his storied career please visit newcomerpalmer.com or check out the Center for Courage and Renewal at couragerenewal.org

Did you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:

• On Honoring the Soul (pt. 1) | Parker J. Palmer
• On Work, Friendship, and Embracing Impermanence | Parker Palmer & Jerry Colonna

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