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The Spirituality of Imperfection; Storytelling and the Journey to Wholeness
I Am Not Perfect is a simple statement of profound truth, the first step toward understanding the human condition, for to deny your essential imperfection is to deny yourself and your own humanity. The spirituality of imperfection, steeped in the rich traditions of the Hebrew prophets and Greek thinkers, Buddhist sages and Christian disciples, is a message as timeless as it is timely. This insightful work draws on the wisdom stories of the ages to provide an extraordinary wellspring of hope and inspiration to anyone thirsting for spiritual growth and guidance in these troubled times.
Who are we? Why so we so often fall short of our goals for ourselves and others? By seeking to understand our limitations and accept the inevitably of failure and pain, we being to ease the hurt and move toward a greater sense of serenity and self-awareness. The Spirituality Of Imperfection brings together stories from many spiritual and philosophical paths, weaving past traditions into a spirituality and a new way of thinking and living that works today. It speaks so anyone who yearns to find meaning within suffering. Beyond theory and technique, inside this remarkable book you will find a new way of thinking, a way of living that enables a truly human existence.
Who are we? Why so we so often fall short of our goals for ourselves and others? By seeking to understand our limitations and accept the inevitably of failure and pain, we being to ease the hurt and move toward a greater sense of serenity and self-awareness. The Spirituality Of Imperfection brings together stories from many spiritual and philosophical paths, weaving past traditions into a spirituality and a new way of thinking and living that works today. It speaks so anyone who yearns to find meaning within suffering. Beyond theory and technique, inside this remarkable book you will find a new way of thinking, a way of living that enables a truly human existence.
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July 7, 2014
A wonderful book that has become a go-to in my library.
November 23, 2019
Beautiful. Will return to this periodically.
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November 12, 2025Bedstand book; hence it's a long-term read. Recommended by a friend who is helping me understand how AA works.
September 27, 2015
Formatting matters -- which is why I almost returned this text to the library. But I waded into the first chapter and now own a copy of the book.
The concept -- "The Spirituality of Imperfection" -- rings true for me. Who needs spirituality if they're perfect or one day might be? The focus on story and its power to create community and foster healing also resonates. The stories come from various wisdom traditions and the community that understands their power is Alcoholics Anonymous -- and it all works.
I'm ready to read it (and underline) again.
The concept -- "The Spirituality of Imperfection" -- rings true for me. Who needs spirituality if they're perfect or one day might be? The focus on story and its power to create community and foster healing also resonates. The stories come from various wisdom traditions and the community that understands their power is Alcoholics Anonymous -- and it all works.
I'm ready to read it (and underline) again.
May 10, 2014
I'm actually re-reading this one.... And I'm pretty sure I will go back to it even again.
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