In this episode Neal, Judy and Paul dialogue about what it means to share humanity with the people around us. The research of Brené Brown confirms that we are hard-wired for connection. It’s part of what it means to be human, yet we often avoid it because of the vulnerability it requires. Knowing that we need human connection, most of the time we still settle for the safety of isolation, carefully managing the ways we relate in order to protect our hearts. Looking down at our phones, listening to our headphones and keeping our gaze in front of us as we walk, are all easy ways to avoid making connections.

Judy discusses the way her practice of making eye contact has proven to be more significant than she imagined it could be. The simple choice to embrace the goodness of shared humanity is mysteriously nurturing to her soul. That’s true even when others are not responsive. Yet it also seems to be true that when the door for connection is opened, most people are at least intrigued by the possibility of walking through.

This week's practice is simply to be aware that our shared humanity offers us ongoing opportunities for connection that are significant to our own well being and that of our world.

It is vulnerable... but worth the risk, “If We Matter...”

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