false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172288623m/161034.jpg 161034 1 <i>I Am Not Perfect</i> 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.<br><br><br><br>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.  <i>The Spirituality Of Imperfection</i> 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. 155434 1 12 1993 The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning total:112|5:57|4:39|3:9|2:4|1:3| 112 479 214 28 5 1 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1995 Fri Jun 27 07:01:46 -0700 2008 Fri Jun 27 07:09:51 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 1 false false Sun Sep 28 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 16 15:35:52 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 28 09:59:23 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Fri Jan 23 22:48:19 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 23 22:52:22 -0800 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2002 Mon Oct 20 08:36:52 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 20 08:51:37 -0700 2008 once - very deep dearie Wanting to know the exact number of monks, the King asked, "How many disciples do you have?"
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