The Person Behind the Suffering: Sitting With Empathy Part 1

Nate returns as a guest to talk with Leann and Melissa about how empathy involves letting go of solution-based mindsets and creating a safe space to listen and understand. Ponder Questions:Am I asking the person questions to understand more?Am I asking, “What was that like for you?”Am I willing to open the conversation?Am I creating a safe space?Am I seeking understanding instead of wanting to be right?Am I willing to sit with others in their pain?Do I allow others to engage in their own work?Invitation:Be willing to sit with someone in their emotion. References:Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience, Brenè BrownA Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life: Welcoming the Soul and Weaving Community in a Wounded World, Parker J. PalmerSalt and salve phrases are taken from Becky Edward’s “Life on Purpose” program Connect With Us: [email protected] you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we will share quotes, ponder questions, affirmations and an invitation from that week’s episode throughout the week. We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese and David. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.