Love for Imperfect Things
Douban
How to accept yourself in a world striving for perfection
Haemin Sunim
overview
Many of us respond to the pressures of life by turning inwards and ignoring problems, sometimes resulting in anxiety or depression. Others react by working harder at work, at school or at home, hoping that this will make ourselves and the people we love happier.
But what if being yourself is enough?
contents
Prologue
Chapter 1: Self-Care
Don’t be too good
Your existence is already enough
Chapter 2: Family
“Please look after mom”
Understanding our fathers
Chapter 3: Empathy
The power of hugs
Listening is an act of love
Chapter 4: Relationships
On a zen retreat
Dealing with disappointment
Chapter 5: Courage
To my beloved young friends
The first failure
Chapter 6: Healing
When forgiveness is hard
“Haemin, I am a little depressed”
Chapter 7: Enlightenment
The mind’s true home
My spiritual journey
Chapter 8: Acceptance
The art of letting go
Lessons from life’s low point