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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