Yearnings

KULA,IRWIN

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Author
KULA,IRWIN
Publish Date
09/01/2007
Book Type
Paperback
Publisher Name
HYPRION
Subtitle
Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life
Number of Pages
336
ISBN-10
1401309135
ISBN-13
9781401309138
Edition
Reprint edition
SKU
9781401309138

Description

Winner of the Books for a Better Life Award
Chosen as one of "The 10 Best Spiritual Books of 2006" by Spirituality and Health magazine

Rabbi Irwin Kula explores desire in spiritual life. Rather than leading us astray, our longings are gateways to self discovery. Our yearnings, once understood, can lead us to discover an expansive vision of God or a wider reality. And when we embrace even our most painful or taboo desires, we can love more deeply and live more fully.

The Biblical authors wrote about characters who, rather than leading perfect lives, actually struggled with their longings for success, love, sex, and happiness. Through interpreting those stories and other spiritual traditions, as well as exploring his own desires and those of regular people, Rabbi Kula shows that "The more we allow ourselves to unfold, the less likely we are to unravel. The more we dive into our desires, the more exquisite life becomes."