"You remember these stories... they become a part of you, a part of your own spirituality." -- Sam Keen, author of Fire in the Belly Sometimes a reviewer wants to stop writing about a book and simply stand up and cheer... The wisest hook I've read in a long time!" -- Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Meaning & Medicine and Recovering the Soul 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 do we so often fall short of our goals for ourselves and others? By seeking to understand our limitations and accept the inevitability of failure and pain, we begin 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 to 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. An inspiring guide, offering comfort...to those who want to stop striving for perfection and start living." -- Publishers Weekly A brilliant anthology of wisdom stories from all the great traditions centered around a most compelling and discerning issue." -- M. Scott Peck