52. Ask This Question Today to Grow Your Empathy | John and Nancy Ortberg
Aug 7, 2024
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John Ortberg is a prominent author focused on spiritual growth, while Nancy Ortberg is an influential leader passionate about community development. They discuss the significance of storytelling and recognizing daily moments of connection. With personal anecdotes, they explore deep friendships and the cyclical nature of care in relationships. The conversation emphasizes understanding others' burdens and finding joy in empathy, illustrating how supporting one another enriches our lives.
Recognizing the invisible burdens others carry fosters empathy and strengthens relationships through shared support and understanding.
Embracing the inconvenience of serving others leads to deeper emotional connections and personal fulfillment in human interactions.
Deep dives
The Importance of Storytelling and Burden Sharing
Everyone has a story that matters significantly, often more than they realize. The idea that each person carries their own burdens, such as disappointments and losses, underscores the importance of empathy and support in friendships. Sharing these burdens can foster deeper connections, as helping others in their struggles is a vital part of community and friendship. This concept emphasizes love and mutual support as foundational elements of relationships, aligning with the notion that fulfilling the law of Christ is about loving one another.
Inconvenience as an Act of Service
Serving others often involves the willingness to inconvenience oneself for someone's benefit, which can lead to profound personal satisfaction. This act of service isn't merely about physical help but involves a deeper emotional and spiritual engagement with others. The metaphor of shoulders bearing burdens illustrates that by recognizing others' struggles, one can find genuine joy in serving and supporting them. Ultimately, embracing the challenge of inconvenience enriches both the giver's spirit and the recipient's experience, reinforcing the importance of connection in fulfilling human relationships.
HERE'S HOW: As you go through your day, look at the shoulders of the people around you. Their shoulders will give away the burdens they carry. Pray for them; carry their burdens with them. If you feel emboldened, ask someone what they’re going through and take one step toward carrying it together.
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