Ep 116) We don’t want to feel vulnerable, yet it is a great connector.

<p>JO starts the conversation with some information from Brene Brown talking about Vulnerability and Connection</p> <p>We don’t want to feel vulnerable yet it is a great connector. In order to connect we have to be seen, really seen - be vulnerable</p> <p>Brene Brown collated 6 years of data with people’s stories and journals regarding shame. Those who have a sense of worthiness have a strong sense of belonging because they believe they are worthy. That belief is the only difference between those who do have a strong sense of love &amp; belonging and those that don’t</p> <p>What did those people who felt worthy have in common?</p> <p>· Courage: were willing to share their story and be imperfect</p> <p>· Compassion with self and others</p> <p>· Authenticity leading to connection</p> <p>· Vulnerability- the Birthplace of joy and creativity</p> <p>Two Natural Ladies love peoples stories – there is a realism about it and it enables us to feel closer to people than being told what to do. Being willing to share can open up our worlds. There are extraordinary results. Unexpected things happen.</p> <p>Jo &amp; Vicki share their stories from ‘Landmark Forum’ days and how being vulnerable actually had them come closer to the people in the room. Even though they felt uncomfortable and even stupid that’s not how others saw them.</p> <p>‘We numb vulnerability through eating, drinking and taking drugs - we are a society of addicts</p> <p>When you numb one part- being vulnerable -it numbs the other parts of joy, love and laughter</p> <p>Vicki shares some words from the book Vive by Debra Pascoe: Mental Stamina, physical stamina. Unstoppable days. Doing the smallest things on the days of struggle can make such a difference.</p> <p>Fighting with ourselves in getting out of bed: Going for a walk can shift the energy. – taking those steps forward. Allow ourselves to have time to rest and recuperate. Do I need to have some time off? Or are we listening to the negative conversation?</p> <p>Knowing our happiness triggers: a hug, clean