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Love for imperfect things, how to accept yourself in a world striving for perfection, Haemin Sunim ; translated by Deborah Smith and Haemin Sunim ; artwork by Lisk Feng

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Love for imperfect things, how to accept yourself in a world striving for perfection, Haemin Sunim ; translated by Deborah Smith and Haemin Sunim ; artwork by Lisk Feng

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Love for imperfect things

Oclc number

1140073749

Responsibility statement

Haemin Sunim ; translated by Deborah Smith and Haemin Sunim ; artwork by Lisk Feng

Sub title

how to accept yourself in a world striving for perfection

Summary

Hearing the words "be good to yourself first, then to others" was like being struck by lightning. Many of us respond to the pressures of life by turning inward and ignoring problems, sometimes resulting in anxiety or depression. Others react by working harder at the office, at school, or at home, hoping this will make ourselves and the people we love happier. But what if being yourself is enough? Just as we are advised on airplanes to take our own oxygen first before helping others, we must first be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world around us. In this beautiful follow-up to his international best-seller The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, Zen Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim turns his trademark wisdom to the art of self-care, arguing that only by accepting yourself - and the flaws that make you who you are - can you have compassionate and fulfilling relationships with your partner, your family, and your friends. Pairing compassionate insights with beautiful illustrations, Love for Imperfect Things will appeal to both your mind and your heart and help you learn to love yourself, your life, and everyone in it

Table Of Contents

Prologue -- Self-care. Don't be too good ; Your existence is already enough -- Family. "Please look after Mom" ; Understanding our fathers -- Empathy. The power of hugs ; Listening is an act of love -- Relationships. On a Zen retreat ; Dealing with disappointment -- Courage. To my beloved young friends ; The first failure -- Healing. When forgiveness is hard ; "Haemin, I am a little depressed" -- Enlightenment. The mind's true home ; My spiritual journey -- Acceptance. The art of letting go ; Lessons from life's low point

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