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The Love Expert: We've Built A Loveless Society & It's Making Us Depressed! (here's the fix!) Alain De Botton

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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The Role of Religion in Understanding Imperfection and Connection

Religions provide a perspective that humans are part of a bigger story and that life and individuals are imperfect. Catholicism's notion of original sin highlights the concept that everyone is flawed, which can serve as a helpful starting point for vulnerability and connection with others. This understanding of imperfection can lead to lower expectations, fostering a gateway to vulnerability and friendship. The association of success with invulnerability can hinder individuals from admitting to the truth about being human, leading to difficulty in making genuine connections with others.

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