Highly recommended as a thoughtful approach to the unfolding catastrophe of disconnection in modern life.Ī worksheet on Brene Brown’s website that contains the main points from Braving the Wilderness. I agree that in-person connection is lovely, but connection over the internet also has value, especially for people with limited ability to get together in person. I disagree with her assertion that face-to-face connection is key, and the internet is only useful to find new people to connect with in person. We do not have to tolerate being erased and dehumanized in the name of tolerance. The prerequisites for staying in conversation with someone we disagree with: no threats to physical safety, and no dehumanization. Have the goals to learn more about the other person and find new possibilities.

Focus on the present and the future, rather than the past and who said what when.

Why is the topic so important to each person. Michelle Buck’s suggestions for conflict transformation (rather than resolution). Her suggestions for finding belonging inside ourselves: We are beholden to Spirit and our shared humanity, not to the rules of one particular social group. With the exploration and research around this book, she realizes that belonging is an internal quality, not dependent on outside approval. She also addresses the longing to belong in her own life. Homogeneity also supports acrimony and hating the Other.

Homogeneity increases isolation, and loneliness is on the rise. G – generosity, ascribing good intentionsīrene Brown addresses the harm being done as we fracture into more and more homogeneous groups both in person and online. N – needs, non-judgmental about needing help It repeats as a theme through the book and is even included in the title. There is only one cutesy acronym, which was also in Rising Strong. There is less material, but it is more coherent, and it directly addresses crucial tools we need for the current political situation. I liked this book a lot better than I liked Rising Strong. Recommended to me by: reading Brene Brown’s other books Subtitle: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone

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