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Ordinary Life as Temple

Treating daily life — relationships, work, body — as the actual site of practice.

Advanced definition

A defense against bypass: the spiritual work is here, not somewhere else.

For reflection

"Where am I waiting for a 'real' spiritual life that this one already is?"

Related terms

Everyday Service
Small, ordinary acts of care that compose most of real spiritual life.
Grounding
Bringing energy and attention back into the body and ordinary life.
Spiritual Bypass
Using spiritual concepts to avoid feelings, responsibility, or needed practical work.