Unlocking Us with Brené Brown Brené with Father Richard Rohr on Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, and Unlearning Certainty, Part 1 of 2
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Dec 14, 2022 Brené Brown and Father Richard Rohr discuss impactful writings on spirituality, suffering, and grace. They explore Christianity's societal impact, fairnness, unlearning, and vulnerability in spirituality. The conversation also touches on grace, mercy, gratitude, and overcoming resentment, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and spiritual growth.
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Religion Without Mysticism Harms
- Religion without moving beyond dualistic thinking causes division and exclusion rather than healing.
- True spirituality demands a mystical, non-dual consciousness for forgiveness and reconciliation.
The Cult of Innocence
- The "cult of innocence" in Christianity fosters blaming others to claim moral superiority.
- This attitude blocks genuine change and spiritual growth by avoiding vulnerability and self-examination.
Counterintuitive Spiritual Wisdom
- The core message of Jesus and AA's twelve steps is counterintuitive: suffering leads to wellness.
- Surrendering, dying to old self, and giving away to keep are essential spiritual truths often resisted.