With so much hate and fear flying around, it’s no secret that our society has a problem with addressing pain. Pain that is denied or ignored becomes fear or hate.” Don’t ignore it.īrown writes, “Courage is forged in pain, but not in all pain. Instead of agreeing to disagree, be vulnerable. True belonging means getting uncomfortable and learning how to be present with others in these difficult conversations. You can be against gun violence and for responsible gun ownership. The issues that are discussed in the news are painted as black or white, but in reality, how often are these complex topics so clear cut? Never. When we are vulnerable with others, we feel a deeper sense of connection to those around us. True belonging is the power to be vulnerable. Being true to yourself allows for deeper connection to those around you This prevents us from making generalizations about whole groups of people.
While it’s important to have an awareness of what is happening in the world, we need to focus on the individuals in our life and form opinions based on those in-person experiences. The people Brown interviewed for Braving the Wilderness who had the strongest sense of true belonging stayed zoomed in. You know the saying “can’t see the forest for the trees”? That may actually be a good thing. Why every nonprofit should have a copy of #BravingTheWilderness on its bookshelf. While every page provides invaluable insight on how to navigate these difficult conversations, here are 5 of our favorite takeaways from Braving the Wilderness. Discrimination, politics, and fear are at the forefront of many conversations, and while these conversations can be uncomfortable (especially when your opinions differ from the other party), they’re often necessary to have.īrown, a research professor at the University of Houston, has spent more than a decade studying studying vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame, and this book is a must-read for anyone who feels like they need courage to lean into their authentic self while in the depths of a “political and ideological combat zone.” Brown introduces four courageous practices for true belonging that will help connect you to your true self and in turn those around you:
In a year that has proven challenging for many living in the United States, Brené Brown’s Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone is a timely and important read.
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