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Book SynopsisPractice spirituality in a culture where work has become a religion. This collection of real-life examples offers refreshing stories of everyday spiritual practices people use to free themselves from the work and worry mindset of our culture. Drawing from the experiences of others, it shows you how you too can refocus and enrich your daily life with spiritual practice, including: Finding a haven for inspiring reading at a coffeehouse Singing during the morning commute to work Prayerful walking at home and on business trips Mindful eating and other deliberate experiences of God's goodness Full of insight and inspiration, Finding Time for the Timeless will help empower you to see how even your busiest workweek can include spiritual habits and routine.
Trade Review"The author's message regarding the power of positive acts based on strong faith and ethical thought is uplifting." —Peter S. Willmott, director, FedEx Corporation "A wealth of prayers and thoughts for everyone, regardless of tradition. I found it non-stop reading in one sitting." —S. Shepherd Tate, past president, American Bar Association "Finally, a book that has models of faith forged by fishing, walking, writing, singing ... even eating a fast food breakfast. If you're looking for ways to integrate your 'real life' and your 'prayer life,' [this] is the guidebook you’ve been looking for." —Ana Hernández, author, The Sacred Art of Chant: Preparing to Practice "The holy is in the ordinary, the sacred is in the profane and we find the Creator of the universe in the mundane details of everyday life. John McQuiston does an admirable job of helping us to discover the joy of this reality in the knockabout world of work." —Mitch Finley, author, Prayer for People Who Think Too Much: A Guide to Everyday, Anywhere Prayer from the World’s Faith Traditions
Table of ContentsPreface xi Phillip: Wondering What Could Change 1 Jason: Wakefulness to God 3 Karen: Life as a Prayer 6 Joe: A Way of Living Every Day 8 Ana: Music as Prayer 12 Payne: Breathing into Spirit 15 Helen: Friendship as Prayer 18 Murray: Discovering What You're Looking For 21 Anna Mae: Finding Spiritual Strength 24 Mohammed Jamil: Unbroken Communication with God 26 Lisa: Deepening the Experience of Life 28 A Monday Morning in January 31 Dan: Connecting with Something Greater 34 Bhaskar: Prayer as a Constant in Life 36 Jennie: Opening Up the World 38 Ted: A Happy Routine 41 Alice: Walking toward God 45 Sam: Dogs, Fish, Stress, and Prayer 47 Rada: Reaching Out to Others 49 Bill: Starting the Day with Quiet 52 Margaret: A Daily Life of Service 56 Paul: The Character of a Life 58 Harriette: Attention That Is Joyfully Engaged 61 A Sunday Morning in March 63 Nabil: Creating a Patient Heart 66 Jim: The Gift of Talents 71 Herbert: Recognizing the Opportunity 74 Nastha: The Kingdom of Love on Earth 78 David: Help, Forgive Me, and Thank You 80 Katherine: The Spiritual Commute 86 Ray: Inspired by the Psalms 88 A Monday in June on a Train in France 90 Jack: Just Being a Friend 93 Elise: Beyond Time and Money 96 A July Morning in Maine 99 Harry: The Energetic Presence of God 103 Esther: A Pattern for Comfort and Support 106 A Sunday in September 108 Luke: Fast Food, Slow Contemplation 112 Rebecca: Wordless Prayer 114 Ben: Thankfulness as Healing Prayer 117 P.K.: Alone with God, Nature, and City 119 Andi: Perceiving the Cries of the World 122 Zach: Co-worker with God 127 Edgar: Offering Compassion 129 James: Reminders in the Real World 131 Charles: Making the Mundane into the Holy 133 A Monday Evening in December 135 A Note about Finding Time 139 Suggestions for Practice 142 Spiritual Practice of Reading 142 Spiritual Practice of Writing 145 Spiritual Practice of Prayer 146 Spiritual Practice of Meditation 148 Spiritual Practice of Physical Space 150 Spiritual Practice of Music 152 Spiritual Practice of Community 153About the Reading List 158 A Reading List 163 Notes 175
