Being a Whole-Hearted Person
Here we are in-between the day Christ went to the cross and the day He was resurrected. I read an article in the Omaha World Herald Living section today, April 20th , called “‘Courage’ special brings author Brown to Netflix.” The article was about a lady named Brene’ Brown who is a research professor at the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work. It mentioned in the article that she had done a Ted Talk on Vulnerability and that had been viewed by more than 39 million people. I became the next viewer. While watching this video, I thought about what she was saying about “Whole-hearted” people and the fact that “Whole-hearted” people live with a deep sense of worthiness.
Brene’ states in the video that people who have a sense of worthiness have a strong sense of love and belonging. And people that have a strong sense of love and belonging at their core believe they are worthy of belonging.
She goes on to say “Whole-hearted” people live out of three C’s, Courage, Compassion and Connection.
Courage – to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart, courage to be imperfect. Compassion - to be kind to themselves and then others. Connection - because of their authenticity and willingness to let go of who they thought they should be, to be who they are.
One last point she made was that whole-hearted people fully embrace vulnerability. They believe that what makes them vulnerable makes them beautiful. They have the willingness to say I love you first and do something where there are no guarantees.
She suggests that we
let ourselves be seen – our true selves, our vulnerable selves
love with our whole heart
practice gratitude and joy
and finally believe we are enough.
I suggest you watch this video and reflect on Jesus Christ, who came to this earth, died on the cross for our sins, defeated sin through His resurrection and through that gives those who believe in Him eternal life. What Brene’ Brown is describing in the “Whole-hearted” person is the Co-heir with Christ. While she does not reference Jesus Christ in this video, she is describing how a believer in Christ should walk, His way!
Happy Easter – He has risen, He has risen indeed.
