Remember that true belonging is here, wherever I am and whoever I am with. Sit with an allowance of the paradoxes of life, both the pain and the joy. Move through the world with “a strong back, soft front, and wild heart” that honours who I am, fully feeling all uncomfortable emotions rather than projecting outwards or armouring my heart. Be part of and hold space for collective effervescence so that I am restored by the powerful spirit of our shared humanity. Speak my intention in conversation, remaining in the present and looking out towards a shared future with whoever I am with. Remaining behind the barricades of self-preservation may seem safer, but it deepens the division between us.īraving the Wilderness leaves me with a much greater awareness of how I show up in the world, and the choices that I can and must make in every moment. As we turn inward fearing further conflict or vulnerability, we become even more afraid to reach out for connection. Focusing on the distance between our views with another’s immerses us in the territory of loneliness. Research has shown that as social creatures, our genetic make-up is wired to thrive on interdependence rather than independence and solitude. In doing so we then disregard the complexity of how people and issues are. We sort people reflexively, thinking this makes it easier for us to build bonds amongst those like us. G – generosity in allowing for the kindest interpretation of what has been said.īrené invites us to take BRAVING out into the world around us, especially in contexts that have become increasingly fragmented and on topics such as politics. N – non-judgment about how we each feel and what we each need V – being a vault in keeping secrets safe R – reliability to deliver on commitments Already it feels like it will nourish my relationships if I keep to it as an ongoing practice. These seven words have since become a mental checklist whenever I am in conversation. Brené shares the acronym of B-R-A-V-I-N-G to describe the qualities necessary for establishing this container of trust in relationships, with ourselves or with others. What enables this process of recognizing our shared humanity is the creation of a sacred container, within which bold conversations of authenticity can take place. 8 Brené Brown Quotes To Inspire You To Love Deeply To be awake in our lives and to show up authentically, we need to give love and be able to receive love.
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