I’ve written about him before — about how Falling Upward reframed midlife not as a crisis, but as an invitation. About how he gave language to something many of us felt but couldn’t name: that the second half of life isn’t about winning or proving, but about surrender, integration, and becoming whole. His work has shaped not only my thinking, but the DNA of MEA itself.
Which is why it feels especially meaningful — and tender — to share that Richard will be returning to lead what could potentially be his final MEA workshop: Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life.
There’s something poetic about this possibility. Richard has long taught that the first half of life builds the container, and the second half fills it with soul. To gather with him again, at this stage, feels like sitting with an elder who has lived the very arc he described — someone whose authority comes not from performance, but from integration. And, if you know I love New Mexico, just know that Richard has lived there for 40 years.
For me, this isn’t just another workshop announcement. It’s personal. It’s gratitude made visible. It’s a chance to say thank you by showing up. Here’s a 2020 book review I did of Richard’s bestseller “Falling Upward.”
If you’ve ever been moved by his words — or if you’re standing at that threshold between achievement and meaning — this may be one of those rare moments when teacher, teaching, and timing align. I hope you’ll join us.
-Chip