People often struggle to find a life filled with passion, happiness-and just plain goodness. This struggle drives many to depression and addictive tendencies. Author and New Thought minister Edward Viljoen argues that the struggle need not be an arduous or painful one-that through everyday acts of kindness, faith, and compassion we can create peaceful and contented lives. Using personal stories, practical tips, and exercises, this book shows us that regardless of our circumstances, we can create meaning and beauty in our lives and in the world. Viljoen offers deep insights, showing: - How caring about ordinary things leads to meaningful and extraordinary life experiences - How society's messages about perfection distract us from our ordinary goodness - How faith is a muscle that must be exercised People are always striving to live happy and fulfilled lives. This book reassures us that this is attainable-nothing extraordinary is required.

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Title: Ordinary Goodness: The Surprisingly Effortless Path to Creating a Life of Meaning and Beauty
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0399183914
ISBN 13: 9780399183911
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair

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A call to action to live a life full of goodness and purpose

People often struggle to find a life filled with passion, happiness—and just plain goodness. This struggle drives many to depression and addictive tendencies. Author and New Thought minister Edward Viljoen argues that the struggle need not be an arduous or painful one—that through everyday acts of kindness, faith, and compassion we can create peaceful and contented lives. Using personal stories, practical tips, and exercises, this book shows us that regardless of our circumstances, we can create meaning and beauty in our lives and in the world. Viljoen offers deep insights, showing:

- How caring about ordinary things leads to meaningful and extraordinary life experiences
- How society's messages about perfection distract us from our ordinary goodness
- How faith is a muscle that must be exercised

People are always striving to live happy and fulfilled lives. This book reassures us that this is attainable—nothing extraordinary is required.

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Edward Viljoen is the author of The Power of Meditation, and coauthor of Seeing Good at Work (with Joyce Duffala), and Spirit is Calling and Practice the Presence (with Chris Michaels). He is the senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Living in Santa Rosa, California.

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