TY - BOOK ID - 149860703 TI - Practicing imperfection : a priest's journey through meditation, messing up, and ministry AU - Dupree, Charles T. AU - Almquist, Curtis PY - 2016 SN - 1498298710 9781498298711 PB - Eugene, Oregon : Resource Publications, DB - UniCat KW - Meditation. KW - Meditation KW - Psychology. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:149860703 AB - To know life is to look at it honestly. Practicing Imperfection is a candid exploration of one person's move from being addicted to praise and perfection to becoming more comfortable in his own skin. Through humor and a healthy dose of sarcasm, Practicing Imperfection shares the journey of Episcopal priest Charles Dupree in developing a consistent, sustainable, meditation practice. Dupree describes how the ancient practice of meditation can bring about a healthier, happier, more awakened existence, and what, for him, has been a healing balm in a busy world and demanding vocation.Drawing from childhood experiences, a recent sabbatical, and the experiences of serving as a parish priest, Dupree examines some of life's larger questions. As an Episcopal priest, he is clearly religious, but also whole-heartedly spiritual. Uniting those seemingly conflicted qualities,he helps us see that we are all looking for the same thing: freedom from that which no longer serves us.In our modern world, it is difficult to carve out the space to examine what is going on in our lives and minds; meditation is a way to create that space. This is a book for people who want to be released from the pressures of being better, smarter, or more successful, and those who want to lighten up and be a fuller participant in life. ER -