Chasing Carrots For a Change

Seeing from the second half of life what is possible.

Why do I choose sticks over carrots? Why am I compelled by the fear of consequences instead of rewards? Surely there’s more.

I’ve been reading Falling Upward by Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest. His underlying theme is that there are two halves to life. In the first half we’re consumed by building and achieving. The second is all about being if we’re wi…