{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6660d35439a32000124905fc/69701e07675fd45d3a8a14e2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":" “Greater Than Ourselves”: Discussing Spiritual Connection","description":"<p>Leann and Melissa continue their conversation about connection by reviewing Brene Brown’s concepts of “near enemies” and “far enemies,” the importance of self-acceptance, and how prioritizing truths allow us to form deeper connections.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Ponder Questions:</strong></p><p>Am I intentionally creating connection?</p><p>Am I giving my power away to other people?</p><p>Is this fact or opinion?</p><p>What is truth?</p><p>Am I safe?</p><p>In what areas are these near enemies appearing in my life?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Invitation:</strong></p><p>Be aware of the connections in your life and where the lies may be hiding.</p><p>Be prepared to make changes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>References:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience</em></a><em>,</em> Brenè Brown, pgs. 249-254</p><p>Episode title quote is from <em>Atlas of the Heart, </em>page 252: “I define spirituality as the deeply held belief that we are inextricably connected to each other by something greater than ourselves.”</p><p><a href=\"https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/10/watch-the-switches-in-your-life?lang=eng\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Watch the Switches in Your Life,”</a> Gordon B. Hinkley, October 1972 General Conference</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.com</strong></p><p>If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on <strong>Instagram </strong>at<strong> @awakeningspodcast</strong> where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on <strong>YouTube</strong>. <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh0r5hkYIMni7s1GcP-PZJK_AGTHMjZoE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh0r5hkYIMni7s1GcP-PZJK_AGTHMjZoE</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.</p>","author_name":"Leann and Melissa"}