I Am Not Perfect is a simplestatement of profound truth, the first step towardunderstanding the human condition, for to denyyour essential imperfection is to deny yourself andyour own humanity. The spirituality ofimperfection, steeped in the rich traditions of the Hebrewprophets and Greek thinkers, Buddhist sages andChristian disciples, is a message as timeless as it istimely. This insightful work draws on the wisdomstories of the ages to provide an extraordinarywellspring of hope and inspiration to anyonethirsting for spiritual growth and guidance in thesetroubled times.Who are we? Why sowe so often fall short of our goals for ourselvesand others? By seeking to understand ourlimitations and accept the inevitably of failure and pain,we being to ease the hurt and move toward agreater sense of serenity and self-awareness.The Spirituality Of Imperfection bringstogether stories from many spiritual andphilosophical paths, weaving past traditions into aspirituality and a new way of thinking and living thatworks today. It speaks so anyone who yearns to findmeaning within suffering. Beyond theory andtechnique, inside this remarkable book you will find anew way of thinking, a way of living that enablesa truly human existence.From the Trade Paperback edition.