10% Happier with Dan Harris A Radical Strategy for Dealing With Difficult People | Father Gregory Boyle
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Nov 13, 2023 Father Gregory Boyle, an American Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries, shares his transformative journey in gang intervention. He emphasizes the power of love and community in overcoming challenges, advocating for joy as a motivating force rather than admonition. Boyle discusses the importance of setting boundaries while remaining inclusive and compassionate. He delves into the evolving nature of spirituality, promoting a broader understanding of divinity rooted in kindness. Listeners are encouraged to embrace a mantra of ‘love no matter what’ in navigating difficult relationships.
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Homeboy Industries Origins
- Homeboy Industries started in 1988 with a school and job programs for gang members in Los Angeles.
- It has grown to offer various services, including 10 social enterprises and healing programs.
Handling Stress
- Stay present and find delight in those around you to manage stress.
- Put death in its place so it doesn't control you, while still acknowledging grief.
Power of Self-Discovery
- Discovering your true self through love creates an internal freedom stronger than death.
- Focus on things more powerful than death and fates worse than not knowing yourself.
