Listening is loving. It is food for the soul and nourishment for relationships. Being heard and understood deeply has a powerful effect, enabling us to feel safe, cared for, loved, and empowered. However, listening well can be difficult. This is becoming even more of a challenge in today’s society where a million distractions lay atContinue reading “Three Keys to Listening Well”
Tag Archives: Brené Brown
“The Stories We Tell Ourselves”: Thoughts on Brené Brown’s ‘Rising Strong’
Today I share my thoughts on Brené Brown’s newest book Rising Strong. The book is a continuation of her first two, The Gifts of Imperfection & Daring Greatly (which I have reviewed here). In it she continues sharing her findings of years of research on the topics of living wholeheartedly – or from a placeContinue reading ““The Stories We Tell Ourselves”: Thoughts on Brené Brown’s ‘Rising Strong’”
Daring Greatly [by Brené Brown] Book Review: Wholehearted Living Vs. “Culture of Scarcity”
In the month of February, I had the pleasure of reading Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, & Parent, by talented writer & research professor, Brené Brown. I consider Daring Greatly to be a fantastic – and important read for anyone who has felt or currently feels stunted – perhaps relationally, professionally,Continue reading “Daring Greatly [by Brené Brown] Book Review: Wholehearted Living Vs. “Culture of Scarcity””
Lydia Minear LPC 