“Silence is radical…Getting away from technology, getting away from everything, is radical.”—Paul Angone
Twenty-somethings and thirty-somethings continue to long for something more or have a sense that life or the world is not as it should be. How can we do better self-examination, especially when failure, disappointment, tragedy, or struggle is close?
Episode 53 of Spirituality for Ordinary People features an interview with Paul Angone, author of 101 Secrets For Your Twenties and 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties. Paul helps people in their twenties and thirties grapple with life in ways that are practical, helpful, and deeply spiritual.
Key Learnings
Knowing your soul values is so important. One must figure out how they interact with God and with the truth of Scripture. It is also important to understand the difference between your strengths and the values that you hold in your heart.
We absolutely need time away, particularly time away from technology, whether it is physically going on a hike or retreat, or whether it is keeping our phones in our pockets in line at the grocery store and allowing a “chance” encounter to happen or just experiencing a few moments of quiet in the midst of everyday life.
Things to Think About
What are the 5 values that are guiding your life on a daily basis?
Are you open to the not so random encounters that God brings into your life?
When are you “getting away” and allowing God to speak into your life?
Spiritual Practices Discussed in this Episode
Paul discusses getting away for times of stillness and also talks about bringing a sense of stillness into everyday life. He also speaks about the authenticity found in the Psalms.
Links and Resources:
- Paul Angone’s website
- All Groan Up: Your Guide Through ‘What Now?’
- 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties: (And Let’s Be Honest, Your Thirties Too)
- 101 Secrets For Your Twenties
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