“The energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued: when they can give and receive without judgment: and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship. We are wired for connection, it’s in our biology. We need connection to thrive emotionally, physically, spiritually and intellectually. The more strongly connected we are with someone emotionally, the greater the mutual force.” ~Brené Brown
In order to truly connect with others, we need to show up. Get out of our own way. Stop listening to the little gremlins inside our head that tells us we’re not good enough.
All types of relationships are based on connection and whether we see and feel that connection or if we don’t. To feel is to be vulnerable, putting ourselves out there. It’s about self-acceptance and knowing we are not perfect and that it’s the imperfections we carry that make us beautiful.
When someone reaches out to another person, they are being vulnerable, courageous and aware of their imperfections. What they are looking for is empathy which is very different from sympathy. Empathy makes us feel like we are not alone and that somebody cares and understands us. We feel connected. Sympathy only drains us and makes us feel even more alone – disconnected. Sometimes it’s not the response that makes things better but it’s the connection. This short and cute 2:53 minute video explains it very well.
If we want deep, authentic connections we need to get out of our own way, start being vulnerable by feeling every emotion and forget about perfection.
Dare greatly! ❤
Much Love,
Jen
xo
Haven’t read 😛 Will read in a while 😀 Title is awesome 😛
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Ok thanks Darshith! 🙂 🙂
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Nice post!
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Thank you so much Lynz for reading and your nice comment!
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I wasn’t sure what to say but I liked the points about connecting and not letting ourselves get in the way! I found this to be very helpful!
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It’s all good Lynz thanks for another comment 🙂 Usually it’s us getting in our own way for things, glad you liked that part too.
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yes I agree
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Done! Loved it 🙂 how wonderfully you explain the difference between empathy and sympathy and how vulnerable we are when we feel love 🙂 Great thoughts 🙂 Thanks Jen for sharing 🙂
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Yeah! I’m so glad you loved it Darshith. 🙂 You’re right, love is very vulnerable and fragile. Thanks for your insightful comment 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I cant watch the video because youtube is banned here but loved your words, JJ.
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Thank you so much Nafees for liking the blog, that’s too bad about YouTube being banned.
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Loved it Jennifer.. you’re amazing.. : )
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Thank you with all my heart Bhavya, you are amazing too 🙂
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You’re welcome.. always stay blessed. dear friend..
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**Hugs** my friend 🙂
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Awesome : )
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Thank you very much Athu for your cheerful comment 🙂 Nice to see you here
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Loved this one…u write well!!
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Wow..thank you so much for your appreciation ❤ It's great to have you here
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Thank you for sharing Jennifer and I really like the video…it is thought provoking and I hope more people will show empathy as we all need it…shows we care and we love despite differences…it is really being there for someone and they feel it. 🙂 God bless always!
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Thanks so much for your amazing comments and undying support. I love this video too it’s simple and to the point. I hope people learn more about empathy and can practice it as well. God bless you too! 🙂
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Yes, the video us funny but if someone with an open mind and heart will see it I am pretty sure they will get the lesson and try to apply them. God bless to you and all your readers…Hugs!!!
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