Brené Brown

Spirituality—How It Makes Us Stronger   With her previous bestsellers, Dr. Brené Brown helped us realize that vulnerability is the birthplace for trust, courage, joy, creativity, and love. Yet a willingness to be vulnerable means accepting that life will sometimes knock us down. Where do we find the strength to get back up? In her research on resilient people , Brené discovered a key factor. “Without exception,” she says, “the concept of spirituality emerged from the data as a critical component of resilience and overcoming struggle.” On Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice, Brené offers an in-depth exploration of this key aspect of wholehearted living, including:   • The spiritual dimension of the Rising Strong process: the Reckoning, the Rumble, and the Revolution • A sense of belonging—how spirituality encourages us to be ourselves instead of trying to change in order to fit in • Why the sense of perspective provided by a spiritual practice helps us find meaning and purpose • “Are we doing the best we can?”—How faith in humanity can help us become more compassionate and less judgmental • Why the spiritual understanding of death and rebirth are invaluable in the process of forgiveness   On Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice, Brené defines spirituality as something not reliant on religion, theology, or dogma—rather, it is a belief in our interconnectedness and in a loving force greater than ourselves. Whether you access the sacred through traditional worship, solitary meditation, communion with nature, or creative pursuits, one thing is clear: cultivating your own approach to spirituality gives you an irreplaceable resource to help you persevere through hard times and arise stronger and wiser than before.