The Best Minute: On empathy, relationships, and practice
2 QUOTES FROM OTHERS
I. Brene Brown on how to be empathetic:
“ Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘You’re not alone.’
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II. Esther Perel on the importance of relationships:
“Life will present you with unexpected opportunities, and you won't always know in advance which are the important moments. Above all, it's the quality of your relationships that will determine the quality of your life. Invest in your connections, even those that seem inconsequential.”
2 IDEAS FROM ME
I. Many times in the Gospels Jesus helps and heals the "bad people." Who are the "bad people" in our lives God wants to use us to bring hope and healing to?
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II. Practice doesn’t make perfect, it makes permanent. If you practice wrong, you will “play” wrong. In the areas of life where you are “practicing” to improve, make sure you are practicing correctly. Reflect on these questions to see whether or not your practice is leading you in the right direction:"
Am I getting the proper (or any at all) feedback?
Am I taking the time to learn and research, or am I only trying to figure it out as I go?
Am I implementing rhythms of consistent and regular times to practice?
1 INTERESTING FACT
Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest eating day of the year.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Super Bowl Sunday is America's "second-largest food consumption day." (Only Thanksgiving Day beats it)
1 QUESTION TO LEAVE YOU WITH
What is one repeatable task do I do every week that could be easily automated?
