Looking for a source of structure or strength for those who are religiously minded? Everyday Grace by Marianne Williamson provides a thoughtful and practical way to deepen your conviction to God. The book is a Christian perspective utilizing her earlier book “A Course in Miracles” and also the teachings of Manly P. Hall. Everyday Grace is almost a “how to” enhance one's spiritual depth and connection to God. She begins by suggesting we “take the wand” that she prescribes and miracles will happen. The five movements of the wand and as she says, abracadabra just like magic, the miracles will occur. The second half of the book provides a layout for how our day should occur, by keeping our minds free and creating structured time to connect with God. She further suggests the rest of the day should include: we stay away from the news, approach the workplace differently, don’t rely on our current work as the answer to our life, avoid jealousy of others, think through decision making, use time wisely, stop arguing, create hope, stop feeling guilty, how to grieve, and finally how to be compassionate. She concludes the book with the application of these tenets through attending rituals, keeping holy the Sabbath and building individual relationships. A pretty packed book with simplistic ideas by overcoming the day to day challenges of busy lives. Having read numerous “self-help” and motivational spiritual awakening books, this probably wasn’t my favorite. Good ideas but presented in a way that didn’t speak to me as clearly as some of the others have in the past. A great stocking stuffer (short read) for those needing a pick-me-upper.
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