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Raising Good Humans
Experiencing Joy While Our Hearts Are Broken: The Amen Effect
Jan 12, 2024
Join a conversation with Rabbi Sharon Brous on finding joy amidst heartbreak, navigating grief, and the transformative journey of healing. Explore grief rituals, holding joy and sorrow simultaneously, and embracing the power of community in our collective healing process.
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- Embracing joy and sorrow simultaneously is crucial for healing and navigating grief.
- To avoid being overwhelmed by suffering, focus on helping one person at a time and fortify yourself against negativity.
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Zooming in on the Ritual of Compassion
In this podcast episode, Rabbi Sharon Broughs discusses the profound teachings found in her book, The Amen Effect. She emphasizes the importance of community and connection in times of joy and grief. Broughs shares an ancient ritual of compassion from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, where mourners walking in the opposite direction would be seen and blessed by others. She explains that retreating from community, especially during painful experiences, is common, but the ritual reminds us to step closer to one another and offer support. Broughs highlights the need for us to embrace joy and sorrow simultaneously, and she encourages parents to teach children how to hold space for both emotions. She also emphasizes the significance of choosing joy and engaging with the world, even in challenging times, while setting boundaries to avoid being overwhelmed.
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