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Title: Love for Imperfect Things
Author: Haemin Sunim
Category: Psychology & Human Behavior, Mindfulness & Wellbeing, Motivation & Self-Improvement, Personal Growth
What if chasing perfection is what breaks you? Sam and Sophie open Haemin Sunim's 'Love for Imperfect Things' and feel permission to slow down — to stop chasing a version of themselves that doesn't exist.
The book's core is conditional love — we'll be happy once we lose weight or get promoted, but the goalpost keeps moving. Sunim argues self-compassion isn't passive; it's clarity. They also cover listening as love, forgiveness for our own peace, and impermanence as freedom.
If you're hard on yourself, stuck comparing, or lonely despite the scroll, this is for you. Takeaway: start small. A five-minute pause, a phone-free meal, a moment of presence — that's how self-compassion becomes a habit.
Love for Imperfect Things is a gentle, wise read from Haemin Sunim, a Buddhist monk who writes like a friend. Want the full summary? The 7 Minute Books app has 6,000+ titles, readable or listenable in any language. Plans start at $2.99 a month, $9.99 a year, or $19.99 lifetime.
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00:00The Trap of Conditional Love01:20Listening and Forgiveness as Love02:21Impermanence and Letting Go03:28Vulnerability and Real Connection04:28The Gift of the Present Moment05:30Rest, Silence, and Daily Self-Compassion
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