Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist

Week 13: "Whole" — Integration and Becoming

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Wholeness is not the same as perfection — it is the integration of all the parts of yourself, the broken ones and the beautiful ones, into a life that is coherent and true.

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1.Niequist defines wholeness not as the absence of brokenness but as the integration of all parts of a person — the shadow side as well as the light. How does that definition differ from the way you normally think about becoming a better person?

2.She writes about having lived a fragmented life — different selves for different audiences, different faces for different rooms. Where in your life do you feel most fragmented? Where do you feel most whole?

3.What parts of yourself have you been most tempted to hide, disown, or manage rather than integrate? What would it mean to bring those parts into the light, even with one trusted person?

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