Leann and Melissa go over Brene Brown’s concept of “courage to walk alongside” as they discuss the importance of recognizing people’s individual paths, choosing empathy over sympathy, and feeling connected with others on a global, spiritual scale.

Ponder Questions:

Am I willing to walk alongside someone else?

Am I trying to control the path?

Do I have the patience to walk alongside?

Am I listening or giving unwanted advice?

Am I allowing my ego to get involved?

Am I willing to be committed to focusing on the other person?

Am I allowing others to do things their way?

Am I recognizing where I can show compassion for others after they have hurt us?

What would Christ do? What would He want me to say?

Invitation:

How can we include others and walk alongside others?

References:

Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience, Brenè Brown, pgs. 257, 261-264

Self Compassion, Kristin Neff, pgs. 68-69

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