Humans have an inherent emotional need to belong and be an important part of a group or something larger than ourselves. According to Brene Brown (featured below), as we become increasingly drawn to groups with similar ideologies, this attempt at fitting in can paradoxically lead to more loneliness and “counterfeit” connections. True belonging begins with the courage to stand alone. – Ameeta
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| “Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” – Brene Brown |
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| Editor’s Note: Humans have an inherent emotional need to belong and be an important part of a group or something larger than ourselves. According to Brene Brown (featured below), as we become increasingly drawn to groups with similar ideologies, this attempt at fitting in can paradoxically lead to more loneliness and “counterfeit” connections. True belonging begins with the courage to stand alone. – Ameeta |
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| Kindness In the News |
| A determined high school graduate took his usual school route and bus to his high school graduation. A image of him taken by the bus driver went viral and the world opened up to him. |
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| From Our Members |
| With a cheery disposition, her husband went above and beyond to help friends and neigbors in need. |
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| The Inner Net |
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In this provocative spoken word poem, David Bowden asks if by plugging into the internet, we are unplugging from one another. |
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