Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice

Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice

<DIV><P><B>Spirituality—How It Makes Us Stronger</B><BR />  <BR /> With her previous bestsellers, Dr. Brené Brown helped us realize that vulnerability is the birthplace for trust, courage, joy, creativity, and love. Yet a willingness to be vulnerable means accepting that life will sometimes knock us down. Where do we find the strength to get back up? In her research on resilient people<I>, </I>Brené discovered a key factor. “Without exception,” she says, “the concept of spirituality emerged from the data as a critical component of resilience and overcoming struggle.” On <I>Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice, </I>Brené offers an in-depth exploration of this key aspect of wholehearted living, including:<BR />  <BR /> • The spiritual dimension of the Rising Strong process: the Reckoning, the Rumble, and the Revolution<BR /> • A sense of belonging—how spirituality encourages us to be ourselves instead of trying to change in order to fit in<BR /> • Why the sense of perspective provided by a spiritual practice helps us find meaning and purpose<BR /> • “Are we doing the best we can?”—How faith in humanity can help us become more compassionate and less judgmental<BR /> • Why the spiritual understanding of death and rebirth are invaluable in the process of forgiveness<BR />  <BR /> On <I>Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice, </I>Brené defines spirituality as something not reliant on religion, theology, or dogma—rather, it is a belief in our interconnectedness and in a loving force greater than ourselves. Whether you access the sacred through traditional worship, solitary meditation, communion with nature, or creative pursuits, one thing is clear: cultivating your own approach to spirituality gives you an irreplaceable resource to help you persevere through hard times and arise stronger and wiser than before.</P></DIV>