The 3 criteria Brown provides for a wholehearted life are:
Sharing aspects of ourselves with others requires taking an emotional risk. Often we share in the hopes that others will validate our feelings. However, validation must first come from ourselves. The core principles of the Joyous Embrace Program combine these concepts of Wholehearted living with Self-Actualization (Maslow).
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My definition of belonging is: “The perception you are an integral part of a community that embraces you for being authentic” Belonging, which means being accepted for you, differs from fitting in, which means being accepted for being like everyone else. Fitting in requires assessing a situation and changing in order to be accepted. Belonging does not require us to change who we are; “it requires us to be who we are.” -Brene Brown*
Belonging does not fall within a dichotomy, rather the more connected with yourself and others that you feel through various means, the more of a sense of belonging you may have. Connection can be defined as: “energy created between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment,” –Brene Brown Components that contribute to connection include:
The more individuals share these components, the more they connect with each other. People have different levels of social connection they need to feel happy and fulfilled. The amount of social connection necessary for the positive well-being associated with belonging will differ for each individual.
The deepest form of social connection occurs when one shares openly and honestly. Open and honest sharing requires an understanding and acceptance of oneself. |
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