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Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Brené with Father Richard Rohr on Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, and Unlearning Certainty, Part 1 of 2

Dec 14, 2022
42:45
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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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  • Moving beyond a cult of innocence is essential for genuine transformation and healing in spirituality.
  • Embracing vulnerability and unlearning meritocratic approaches are vital for experiencing true spirituality and grace.

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Richard Rohr on the Role of Religion in Consciousness and Healing

Richard Rohr discusses how traditional religion, when not leading people to contemplative, mystical, non-dual consciousness, can perpetuate division and exclusion rather than healing and reconciliation. He emphasizes the importance of moving beyond a cult of innocence, which focuses on proving righteousness and blaming others, hindering genuine transformation. Rohr challenges the prevalent dualistic worldview, suggesting that true spirituality involves unlearning ingrained patterns and embracing vulnerability.

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