ORDINARY LIFE - Thoughts and Ideas to Help You Live a Happier Life

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Summary for July 12, 2020

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Dear Folks -

The title we gave to Ordinary Life this week was -

Getting Our Spiritual Act Together

This is something that we cannot “make” happen but only provide the ground work for or, to use another metaphor, provide a crucible in which such a transformation can take place. If we are going to do this, we have to put aside certain assumptions - that we are individual separate selves, that seeking pleasure and avoiding pain is an answer and thinking that there is someone “out there” to blame. Holly talked about a variety of different people who have stood heroically for their convictions and the powerful role that a practice of gratitude can have. Since the teachings of Jesus constitute my “home religion,” I end by proposing some changes the church could make that would reflect that we are in the process of getting our spiritual act together.

That is a very brief summary to the time.

You can find the text we had in front of us, the presentation slides and the audio version of the talk using the links below.

Also, be aware that we have instituted a weekly podcast. It is called “In Between.” You can access this through the Ordinary Life website.

If you are reading this, I want you to know how grateful I am for and to you.

Be well and much love,

Bill Kerley

In order to read or download the text we had in front of us, click here.

In order to view or download the presentation slides, click here.

To listen to the audio of the talk, use the player below.

To watch the video of the talk use the player below.