In this recording within the We Believe Series; Howard Thurman reflects upon his writing within, "The Inward Journey," reflecting upon what it means to obtain perfection. He critiques narratives of linearity being the means of perfection, naming such notions as harmful and unhelpful. Thurman leans into the dynamic nature of life, naming perfection as an individual journey which unfolds on its own, personal terms. In this recording within the We Believe Series; Howard Thurman reflects upon his writing within, "The Inward Journey," reflecting upon the ways in which imagination influences the spiritual life.

Part of the Collection, We Believe (Television Series, 1958-1965)

Tags: authenticity, Columbia, contextuality personality, dynamism, experience, fulfillment, imagination, individualism, inward journey, perfection, philosophy of a fool, projection, psychology, relationship, sculptor, sociologist, synchronicity, wholeness

Dustin Mailman

Recorded in WHDH-TV, Boston, Massachusetts

Citation: Thurman, Howard, “The Image of Perfection (1963-04-26); Angelos of God (1961-09-29),” The Howard Thurman Digital Archive, accessed July 9, 2024, https://thurman.pitts.emory.edu/items/show/1231.