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Welcome to Season 3 of the Courageous Life! We are kicking things off with the return of one of our most popular guests of all time, Parker J. Palmer. In today’s episode we explore Parker's reflections on: Living with an open heart - the benefits, the drawbacks, and why this can be a lifelong practiceHow to have effective conversations across difference and why letting go ego is a big part of thisThe power of cultivating more humility and curiosity in one’s life and in relationships (particularly when that might not be the easiest thing to do)Why honesty can be a prerequisite for compassionStories and practices related to how he has strengthened his ability to be open hearted over timeThemes from his new book, On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting OldThe beneficial effects of awe and "big nature"Parker J. Palmer is a writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is founder of the Center for Courage &amp; Renewal, holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as thirteen honorary doctorates.Parker is the author of ten books— which have sold nearly two million copies and been translated into ten languages. Some of his most popular include Let Your Life Speak, A Hidden Wholeness, The Courage to Teach, and Healing the Heart of Democracy. Parker’s work has touched the lives of millions of people around the world seeking to live more courageously and authentically while serving the human possibility. To learn more about Parker you can simply google his name, or you can check out couragerenewal.org or newcomerpalmer.com.  Did you find this episode inspiring? If so, you might love these past episodes:Jerry Colonna - Leadership and the Art of Growing UpMark Nepo - Finding Inner Courage Where it LivesEnjoying the show? Let us know by taking a moment to rate it on iTunes. Know someone who might enjoy hearing the insights in this episode? Please do share with friends. Thanks for listening!Support the show

Welcome to Season 3 of the Courageous Life! We are kicking things off with the return of one of our most popular guests of all time, Parker J. Palmer.  In today’s episode we explore Parker's reflections on: <ul><li>Living with an open heart - the benefits, the drawbacks, and why this can be a lifelong practice</li><li>How to have effective conversations across difference and why letting go ego is a big part of this</li><li>The power of cultivating more humility and curiosity in one’s life and in relationships (particularly when that might not be the easiest thing to do)</li><li>Why honesty can be a prerequisite for compassion</li><li>Stories and practices related to how he has strengthened his ability to be open hearted over time</li><li>Themes from his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brink-Everything-Grace-Gravity-Getting/dp/1523095431/ref=asc_df_1523095431/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312669563714&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=12696491374153207002&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9031639&amp;hvtargid=pla-526985539895&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old</a></li><li>The beneficial effects of awe and "big nature"</li></ul>Parker J. Palmer is a writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is founder of the Center for Courage &amp; Renewal, holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as thirteen honorary doctorates.Parker is the author of ten books— which have sold nearly two million copies and been translated into ten languages. Some of his most popular include Let Your Life Speak, A Hidden Wholeness, The Courage to Teach, and Healing the Heart of Democracy. Parker’s work has touched the lives of millions of people around the world seeking to live more courageously and authentically while serving the human possibility. To learn more about Parker you can simply google his name, or you can check out <a href="http://couragerenewal.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">couragerenewal.org</a> or <a href="http://newcomerpalmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">newcomerpalmer.com</a>.  Did you find this episode inspiring? If so, you might love these past episodes: <a href="https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/episode-45" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerry Colonna - Leadership and the Art of Growing Up</a> <a href="https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/episode-24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Nepo - Finding Inner Courage Where it Lives</a> Enjoying the show? Let us know by taking a moment to rate it on iTunes.  Know someone who might enjoy hearing the insights in this episode? Please do share with friends.  Thanks for listening! <a href="https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/donate/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

68: Parker Palmer Pt. 2 - Reflections on the Power of Living With an Open Heart

Parker J. Palmer is a writer, teacher, and activist. Founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage &amp; Renewal, he has written ten books, including the bestselling Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, A Hidden Wholeness, Healing the Heart of Democracy, and On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, and thirteen honorary doctorates. In 1998, The Leadership Project, a national survey of ten thousand educators, named Palmer as one of the thirty “most influential senior leaders” in higher education and one of the ten key “agenda-setters” of the past decade. Since 2002, the Accrediting Commission for Graduate Medical Education has given annual Parker J. Palmer “Courage to Teach” and “Courage to Lead” Awards to directors of exemplary medical residency programs around the U.S. In 2010, Palmer received the William Rainey Harper Award, whose previous recipients include Margaret Mead, Elie Wiesel, and Paolo Freire. In 2011, the Utne Reader named him one of 25 Visionaries on its annual list of “People Who are Changing the World.” To learn more about Parker and his latest project, The Growing Edge, please visit newcomerpalmer.comIn this part one episode we explore: Some of Parker's personal story including challenges and adversities he has faced and how these have shaped his lifeWhat wholeness is and the courage it takes live an undivided lifeParker's insights about writing, speaking, and connecting with an audienceLessons Parker has learned about finding courage and working with fearThe power of reframing situations and circumstances one facesHow to listen deeplyFinding one's vocation in lifeHow to create conditions that foster courage in others And more!For Joshua's upcoming events and classes please visit joshuasteinfeldt.com Please rate the show on iTunes and let us know what you think!\For show notes and more visit www.joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcastThanks for listening!Support the show

Parker J. Palmer is a writer, teacher, and activist. Founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage &amp; Renewal, he has written ten books, including the bestselling Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, A Hidden Wholeness, Healing the Heart of Democracy, and <a href="http://tinyurl.com/yddaoq6n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old</a>. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, and thirteen honorary doctorates. In 1998, The Leadership Project, a national survey of ten thousand educators, named Palmer as one of the thirty “most influential senior leaders” in higher education and one of the ten key “agenda-setters” of the past decade. Since 2002, the Accrediting Commission for Graduate Medical Education has given annual Parker J. Palmer “Courage to Teach” and “Courage to Lead” Awards to directors of exemplary medical residency programs around the U.S. In 2010, Palmer received the William Rainey Harper Award, whose previous recipients include Margaret Mead, Elie Wiesel, and Paolo Freire. In 2011, the Utne Reader named him one of 25 Visionaries on its annual list of “People Who are Changing the World.” To learn more about Parker and his latest project, The Growing Edge, please visit <a href="http://newcomerpalmer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">newcomerpalmer.com</a> In this part one episode we explore: <ul><li>Some of Parker's personal story including challenges and adversities he has faced and how these have shaped his life</li><li>What wholeness is and the courage it takes live an undivided life</li><li>Parker's insights about writing, speaking, and connecting with an audience</li><li>Lessons Parker has learned about finding courage and working with fear</li><li>The power of reframing situations and circumstances one faces</li><li>How to listen deeply</li><li>Finding one's vocation in life</li><li>How to create conditions that foster courage in others </li><li>And more!</li></ul>For Joshua's upcoming events and classes please visit <a href="https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joshuasteinfeldt.com </a> Please rate the show on iTunes and let us know what you think! \For show notes and more visit <a href="https://www.joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcast</a> Thanks for listening!<a href="https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/donate/" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>