There is a Hasidic teaching, made popular among teachers by the Quaker educator and activist Parker Palmer, that tells us, “We need a coat with two pockets. In one pocket there is dust, and in the other pocket there is gold. We need a coat with two pockets to remind us who we are.” We’ll explore how embracing all that we are–even our perceived shortcomings, failures, and flaws–makes our lives richer.