A Bit of Optimism We Cannot Heal Alone with Rabbi Sharon Brous
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Apr 9, 2024 Rabbi Sharon Brous, a groundbreaking rabbi and founder of iKAR, discusses the epidemic of loneliness and its devastating health impacts. She emphasizes the power of authentic human connection amid grief, sharing insights from her book, "The Amen Effect." Sharon highlights the importance of presence, illustrating how shared experiences of sorrow deepen empathy and support in relationships. Through communal rituals like the mourner's Kaddish, she advocates for vulnerability and collective healing, reminding us that we cannot heal alone.
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Loneliness Epidemic
- Loneliness is a societal epidemic impacting our well-being.
- It affects us spiritually, physically, and socially, increasing risks of illness and tyranny.
Conspiracy as Community
- Simon Sinek's friend's sister-in-law found purpose and community in conspiracy theories during COVID.
- This highlights the human need for meaning and connection, especially during isolation.
Purpose and Belonging
- Humans crave purpose and belonging, which can be positive or negative.
- Harnessing this need for good can build a more just society.
