Unlocking Us with Brené Brown Brené with Father Richard Rohr on Spirituality, Certitude, and Infinite Love, Part 1 of 2
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Apr 20, 2022 Father Richard Rohr, a renowned Franciscan friar and spiritual leader known for his teachings on mysticism and non-dual consciousness, shares profound insights that have transformed lives. He discusses the misconceptions of God as a dictator, the challenge of embracing uncertainty, and the importance of love and acceptance in the face of societal challenges, especially for vulnerable populations. The conversation highlights how genuine spirituality can lead us through life's mysteries and the necessity of forgiveness in a loveless society.
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Certitude vs. Spiritual Humility
- Certitude is a modern product of the Enlightenment that gives a false right to certainty in faith.
- Genuine spiritual experience involves humility and awe, recognizing the mystery and incomprehensibility of divine love.
Embrace True Spiritual Change
- Embrace change rather than cling to transformation without actual change.
- Metanoia, meaning "change" or "move beyond the mind," is the authentic spiritual shift needed rather than mere repentance.
Jesuits' Vulnerability to Venerability
- Brené Brown shares being raised by Jesuits involved in liberation theology who modeled vulnerability and activism.
- She observed some clergy shift from vulnerability to being venerable and certain as she grew older.
