Our Fears and Our Stories
Inspired by Dr Dacher Keltner, UC Berkeley
Fears are a natural part of life that can even help us.
They force us to pay attention to what is important.
Yet, if they persist
some fears can severely undermine us in our Well-Being.
Psychological research indicates that sharing deeply of our stories
can help us in integrating and overcoming our fears.
Why is that?
Fears tap into the oldest part of our brain.
This area is designed to secure our survival when activated,
Survival Center:
Aims for safety
The Power of Fear
OUR REALITY:
often through discomfort.
When we are naming our fears we use another part of our brain:
The Logic Center that is designed to reflect, think
The Power of Reflection
Logic Center
Assesses the Situation
OUR POTENTIAL
and help integrate our fears.
Survival Center:
Aims for safety
When we take courage to share our personal stories and fears,
we unlock human superpowers, such as:
The Power of Story
2.NURTURING HOPE in knowing that others struggle too.
3.UPLIFTING OTHERS and experiencing belonging.
1.OVERCOMING ISOLATION and experiencing connection.
OUR MAGIC:
"Owning our story can be hard.
But not nearly as hard
as spending our lives running."
Brené Brown
"Owning our story can be hard.
But not nearly as hard
as spending our lives running."
Brené Brown
FEARS AND STORIES
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