My heart goes out to those closest to this tragedy. Here is a link to help victims of Sunday’s Las Vegas Massacre. How To Help Victims Thank you Mickey Mikeworth, of Mikeworth Consulting, for your monetary donation to my podcast program. Recently, Brené Brown was in the Twin Cities on her BRAVING The Wilderness book tour. Her fourth book. I highly recommend it if you want a practical approach to truly belonging! Download Podcast Episode Brené Brown writes, “True belonging is not about fitting in, pretending, or making the people around us comfortable because that’s safer. The four practices of true belonging require us to be vulnerable, get uncomfortable, and learn how to be with people without sacrificing who we are and what we value.” This was just reinforced recently in a conversation I had with a family of origin, family member. I can’t ‘out’ someone close to me publicly. I tried an empathic approach in responding to a hot political topic over a celebration dinner. “You seem to feel strongly about how athletes approach the national anthem,” I say as his voice took over the room. “Darn right I do,” he retorts. Then, bam, a verbal slap in the face. He says, “I disrespect you because you are against those who fought for our country.” I tried to say, “the argument is really about discrimination and racism” but it was too late. Affection was later withheld. And there I am, disconnected. This book is timely and important. I will keep trying out civil ways to stay connected when difficult topics come up. In these times where BS statements ripple around the world, we need to not be discouraged. We need to ban together. Four practices Brené Brown says, “will challenge how we think about ourselves, show up with one another, and find our way back to courage and connection. They are:
- People are hard to hate close up. Move in.
- Speak truth to BS. Be civil.
- Hold hands. With strangers.
- Strong back. Soft front. Wild heart.
Directions: While listening, take notes below.
Boundaries:
Reliability:
Accountability:
Vault:
Integrity:
Nonjudging:
Generosity:
Mike uses a word he learned from Deepak Chopra to say during difficult conversations. Say to yourself, Namaste. It means the light and teacher in me, honors and cherishes the light and teacher in you. Now go out and try BRAVING to find your way to true belonging.
Mentoring Tips For Listeners
- Purchase BRAVING In The Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brene Brown (2017).
- Read Chapter 1.
Resources
- BRAVING In The Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brene Brown (2017).
- Marie Forleo Interviewing Brene Brown
- Deepak Chopra’s Website
Podcast Guest Mentor
Mike Kabeya Kazadi. Mike founded Kabeya Media in 2013 to bring his broad journalist talents, photography, audiography, and videography together under one umbrella. His creativity, insightful perspective, trained ear, and imaginative style captures special events and projects in a way that delight his clients.
Episode 93: BRAVING, The Brené Brown Way
Author: Nancy A. Meyer, M.A.
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