Publisher's Synopsis
Why should we be spiritual? Why bother with God if it doesn't help us to live happier, loving and more purposeful lives? Perhaps we have focused too much on the study of religion and ignored the practical application of the underlying Spirit. Instead of figuring out how to get to heaven after we die, maybe we should apply ourselves to creating heaven right this minute - a more practical experience of Spirit could be the answer. Practical Spirituality is where "the rubber hits the road". Our changing times demand a spirituality that works on the job, in the kitchen and on the road - otherwise, why bother?;As a co-leader of an independent spiritual organization since the 1990s, Kathy Gottberg has been challenged to discover and use the spiritual ideas that work in everyday life, not just those that sound good. Clearly, only the most practical of those concepts have true life-transforming power. The book identifies ten characteristics of a person who practises spirituality in a down-to-earth way, and helps readers to define and recognize it in ourselves and others. The author's background and experience is told in stories throughout the book in order to add perspective to the ideas presented. Whenever possible, stories and personal examples are used to illustrate and clarify.
