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Love for Imperfect Things
Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection | Haemin Sunim
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Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet: "The world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom. In Love for Imperfect Things, Haemin Sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things--including your very own self." A #1 internationally bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about learning to love ourselves, with all our imperfections, by the Buddhist author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down 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 that 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 bestseller 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. With more than thirty-five full-color illustrations, Love for Imperfect Things will appeal to both your eyes and your heart, and help you learn to love yourself, your life, and everyone in it. When you care for yourself first, the world begins to find you worthy of care.
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hafshah.medina
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At first I thought it will be some typical accept the insecurities but after all it‘s always about acceptance towards everything and do better for the days ahead.

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Theyology
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A bit emo reading this chapter.. Lost my dad early of this year.. it‘s been a tough 2020

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I‘m stunned how relatable #haeminsunim story in the first chapter with mine. It is taxing to live by getting other‘s approval and gaining some acceptances. I want to live a carefree life, not tied up with what people say or think. Easier said than done, but it's time for me to treat myself better.

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Start from yourself

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Booksbymybed
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This book was such an enormous comfort to me this year

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Booksbymybed
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Great advice

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MargaretPinardAuthor
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A good book will make you think. Like now, when this self-protective advice from the title book seems to disagree with the advice from #unlockingus podcast from #BreneBrown (who is nothing short of amazing)
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lahousewyfe Listening to this episode with my morning dog walks right now. Fascinating and inspiring! 5y
MargaretPinardAuthor @lahousewyfe SO inspiring, and making me go back to Phase One of my MidLife crisis that was the beginning of Quarantine! 😂😬👌🏾 5y
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#bigworldsomeweirdos
Love it.
This is such a pretty book.

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AriThomas
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Made a new bookmark last night 'cause I was bored and the hubby is out of town for the weekend.

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