"Our connection, the spirit that flows between us and every other human being in the world, is not something that can be broken, however, our belief in the connection is constantly tested and repeatedly severed."
In these 31 Days of October I am unpacking my learning from the book, Braving The Wilderness, by Brené Brown. She has been a favorite author for years. In this new publication she manages to build a sidewalk and curb in the wilderness where we can bravely tread.
Halfway through the month of writing it would be good to do a recap of what I've learned. My goal in writing about this book has been to nurture the quest for true belonging. We all want to belong but in the words of Maya Angelou,
You are only free when you realize you belong no place---
you belong every place-----------no place at all. The price is high. The reward is great.
When we find we stand alone in the wilderness of interpersonal and societal conflict there are tools to navigate the wild. Most of it entails being true to your values and commitments. We aren't always our best selves in conflict but moving closer to people instead of turning away can show us underlying intentions and help us understand each other. Being civil in social media and respecting others beliefs will provide better information.
These are the practices I am summarized and commented on so far:
- People are Hard To Hate Up Close. Move In.
- Speak Truth To BS. Be Civil
- Hold Hands, With Stranger
- Strong Back, Soft Front, Wild Heart
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I love the quote at the start. It is true that as humans we are connected whether we like it or not!
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