To be honest, this book became more interesting from page 150, but now I am still not the target audience of this book. There are books that, when you read them, you can get inspiration to improve something in life or supplement your knowledge. With this book, it wasn't like that for me. Maybe it's because I ended up reading it with breaks. But that also means that it wasn't really engaging for me, because those who are addressed by it can read it in a couple of weeks.

However, it doesn't mean that this book is completely worthless. It might have some good points that I just didn't notice or appreciate. Maybe someone else with different interests and background would find it very useful and enjoyable.

In general, I think that everyone has their own taste in books, and what one person likes, another might not. So, it's important to read different kinds of books and find the ones that suit you best.

This book is not my favorite among his works.

However, as he always does, Rohr offers incredibly profound insights into life, spirituality, and psychology.

These observations, if we were to follow and put them into practice, have the potential to transform our world into an immeasurably better place.

Rohr's wisdom and understanding shine through on every page, challenging us to look at ourselves and our lives in a new light.

His words have the power to inspire and motivate us to make positive changes, not only in our own lives but also in the world around us.

Although this particular book may not be my personal favorite, I still highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in exploring the deeper aspects of life, spirituality, and psychology.

It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will leave you with a new perspective and a sense of hope for a better future.

This book is dedicated to the profound understanding of holistic spiritual growth in males. Rohr posits that this growth is significantly facilitated through initiation rites and passages.

This process can unfold within the natural course of life. However, it can also be deliberately cultivated through intentional engagement in five key areas of understanding and experience. Of course, intentionality is highly preferred as it allows for a more focused and purposeful journey of spiritual development.

The five lessons presented in the book are ultimately balanced with the five promises, creating a harmonious framework for growth.

By the end of the book, I was left with an intense desire to experience one of these initiation retreats for myself. I firmly believe that such an experience would be absolutely necessary for truly grasping and internalizing what is so vividly described within the pages of the book. It would provide a hands-on encounter with the concepts and practices that are central to the process of holistic spiritual growth in males.

Many of the ideas presented in the book had an immediate impact on me the day I read them. However, I soon realized that I would quickly forget those ideas. This led me to the conclusion that this is a book that requires unlearning and demands to be read multiple times. One particular quote that has stayed with me is: "But the Bible taught me that goodness, for humans, is a mistake overcome rather than perfect avoidance of all mistakes."

This quote challenges the common perception that goodness means never making mistakes. Instead, it suggests that true goodness lies in the ability to overcome our mistakes and learn from them. It reminds us that we are all human and will inevitably make mistakes, but it is how we respond to those mistakes that defines our character.

By accepting that making mistakes is a part of the human experience, we can approach life with a more forgiving and understanding attitude. We can also strive to learn from our mistakes and grow as individuals. This quote serves as a powerful reminder that goodness is not an unattainable ideal but a journey of self-improvement and growth.