Saving the world

Just lately God has brought to mind some words of Paula D’Arcy, shared during a workshop she facilitated with Richard Rohr (that I heard via CD) entitled “A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life”:

In our 20s we’re all about “saving the world”

we think ‘bring it on’ we’re gonna make a difference

In our 30s we’re about “saving coupons”

figuring out the best ‘deals’ and navigating our days and ways

In our 40s we’re about “saving relationships”

telling our story, getting along best we can

In our 50s we’re about “saving our selves”

changing our priorities, experiencing neglected parts of self

In our 60s we’re about “saving the world”

full circle, but this time with wisdom and knowledge, with a giving out of love, gift, beauty, abundance.

I want to be farther along the way of saving the world in a 60s kind of way.

Less of me, much more of love.