![]() ![]() People who are being mean are showing what they are afraid of.The more we avoid unpleasant feelings through distractions like food, movies, work, even caretaking, the less we will understand our thoughts, feelings, moods and behaviors.Trying to outrun vulnerability and pain only creates more suffering and exhaustion.Are you more likely to love yourself or make others comfortable?.So aversive are we to pain that we act out in ways that create more pain.My summaries are casual and include what I believe are the most important concepts, ideas and insights from the book, as well as direct quotes from the author. The summary includes the full Atlas of the Heart List of emotions. ![]() This is my book summary of Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown. Usually, we look outside ourselves for solid ground, but emotions are internal and always available to anchor us wherever we are. Having a nuanced vocabulary around labeling our emotions can be transformative. Forming meaningful connections with ourselves and others requires learning the language of emotions and human connection. ![]()
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