Melissa and Leann discuss Brenè Brown’s concept of story stewardship, talking about how to respect people’s unique experiences while offering compassion and support.

Ponder Questions:

Am I ready to tell my story?

I am assuming what someone else is feeling?

Am I hijacking someone else’s story or making it about me?

Am I tapping out?

Am I separating my emotions from the person who is telling me a story?

Am I trying to author someone else’s story?

Am I allowing others to explain?

Do I have the language to explain?

What stories am I creating?

Am I ready to create a different story?

Invitation:

Offer better story stewardship. Ask yourself, “Am I being curious and asking people how I can help them?”

Notice how you are responding to others.

References:

Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience, Brenè Brown, pgs. 264-266

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