According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 37 percent of Americans identify themselves as spiritual but not religious. How to Be Spiritual Without Being Religious is a book for that sizeable number of folks who seek a rich and authentic interior life but find formal religious affiliation unappealing. It is a clear and nondogmatic guide for finding one's own path of transformation, for embracing a vision of a \"practical faith\" that enhances a life of happiness and peace. Miller's concise approach arises out of what he calls \"the spirituality of ordinary life.\" It is an approach dedicated to exploring the big questions: \"Why am I here?\" Who am I?\" \"What is the best way to be of use. And, in this warm and practical book, he outlines four steps for achieving the goal of a nonreligious spirituality:Releasing guiltGathering trustPracticing patienceLearning transcendencePraise for The Book of Practical Faith:\"Succinct and salutary . . . D. Patrick Miller's thoughtful treatment of faith clarifies why this is such an important part of the sacred adventure of life.\" \"Frederic Brussat, SpiritualityandPractice. com\"This book offers a gentle, disciplined approach to growth with subtle insight and compassion. Miller names the habitual obstacles that keep us small and opens up a way to greater love, faith, and freedom.\" \"J. Ruth Gendler, author of The Book of Qualities | How To Be Spiritual Without Being Religious by D. Patrick Miller, Paperback | Indigo Chapters