A quote from How to Be a Person in the World
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A quote from How to Be a Person in the World
“If there is such a thing as human perfection, it seems to emerge precisely from how we handle the imperfection that is everywhere, especially our own.”
—Richard Rohr
—Richard Rohr
Steve Schlafman • Tweet
We are fragile creatures, and it is from this weakness, not despite it, that we discover the possibility of true joy
Dalai Lama • The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
Everything in nature is imperfect, and it is because of that imperfection that growth is possible.
Brianna Wiest • The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery
I was disappointed in myself for not being tough enough to take the flak, disappointed and ashamed. But as pilgrims must discover if they are to complete their quest, we are led to truth by our weaknesses as well as our strengths.”
— Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer
— Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer
She realized that not always having it together isn’t something to fear or avoid. Rather, it is the human condition.