
← Office Hours with Arthur Brooks31 aug · 51 min
5 Ways to Find Your Faith
<p>Why do so many people drift from faith in early adulthood, only to feel drawn back to it later in life? </p><p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, I explore the Hindu concept of <em>Ashramas</em> and the parallels with what modern science tells us about how our priorities change with age. </p><p>As we get older, the worldly rewards we once chased can start to feel less satisfying. We begin asking deeper questions about wisdom, meaning, and transcendence. That’s what happens when you enter <em>Vanaprastha</em>—the stage of life when we turn our attention inward. </p><p>I also share five practical steps for beginning (or rebeginning) your own spiritual journey. </p><p>—</p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://noblemobile.com/arthurbrooks" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Noble Mobile</strong></a>—With Noble, there is only one plan: The No-Bull Plan. It’s simple. It’s transparent. And if you use less data, you get cash back. Get an exclusive offer at:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFE1RGNyMmlsVkFYSGdibnhMWnlsV1pLNFdlUXxBQ3Jtc0trRVJnNFVNY2FXbEYwdUwzUE9ZZzJOUC12Q2dud2dGYzBIQXNCcktERGo3UFhsSF9BcHp0WWxBalFEWElqTXhWM0VKa2Q5WmY4R2xrMXkxSXltdGc1dVh2X29oNHZXV2pDS3pmeHRpZnJia2JSaEhwMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fnoblemobile.com%2Farthurbrooks&v=zKIVzjBC2H0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://noblemobile.com/arthurbrooks" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://noblemobile.com/arthurbrooks</a></p><p><a href="http://drinklmnt.com/Arthur" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a>—</p><p><strong>Where to find Arthur Brooks: </strong></p><p>• Website: <a href="https://arthurbrooks.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://arthurbrooks.com/</a></p><p>• In-person Retreats: <a href="https://retreats.arthurbrooks.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://retreats.arthurbrooks.com/</a> </p><p>• Newsletter: <a href="https://www.arthurbrooks.com/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.arthurbrooks.com/newsletter</a> </p><p>• X: <a href="https://x.com/arthurbrooks" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/arthurbrooks</a></p><p>• Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/</a></p><p>• Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/</a></p><p>• YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuyFRjJQFGCKzfHTBvWM6A" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuyFRjJQFGCKzfHTBvWM6A</a></p><p>• LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-c-brooks/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-c-brooks/</a></p><p>• Email: <a href="mailto:officehours@arthurbrooks.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">officehours@arthurbrooks.com</a></p><p>—</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(07:10) Lessons from Hinduism </p><p>(16:50) Ashramas: The four stages of life</p><ol><li><p><em>Brahmacharya</em></p></li><li><p><em>Griha