The Extraordinary Commoner

Extraordinary circumstances call for unusual decisions- choices made against the prevailing messages of our day- against the decision to be content with an apathetic, unfruitful lifestyle.

Common choices lead to common mistakes, leading to common regrets. "Common", meaning people's usual decision to be content with things as they are.

When Paul said that he had learned how to be content, he understood that he was not in control of his circumstances, but he also understood that he could control his response. He chose to express joy in the face of possible death.

His choices were exceptional and uncommon.

His life was extraordinary.