We find it hard to love imperfect things so we imagine God is just as small as we … - Richard Rohr

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You want everyone to be great and funny. I'm not saying I'm great, but I'm funny.

Richard Rohr

We find it hard to love imperfect things so we imagine God is just as small as we are. If we expect or need things to be perfect or to our liking ( including ourselves) we have created a certain path for a very unhappy life.

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