The Principles of Ordinary Life (class at St. Paul's Methodist)

Much of what I am exploring, sharing, and practicing, practicing, practicing comes from the Ordinary Life class taught by Bill Kerley.  Here are the principles of the class, a prayer, and a meditation.  I hope that these bring peace, love, and happiness to you as much as they do for me.

Principles of Ordinary Life: by Bill Kerley

• We suffer from wanting to be one up on life.
• There is no life in negativity.
• We have a moral obligation to be happy.
• Our relationship to life's difficulties belongs to us.
• We are what we think.
• Life is wonderful.
• Love is what changes the course of our world.
• The fundamental purpose of life is emotional and spiritual growth.
• There is only the present.
• We get what we give.
• We are 100% responsible for our lives.