Spotlight On Kindness: Fitting In Vs. Belonging

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

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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In other news ... Best-selling author Brene Brown discusses the paradox of fitting in but also having the courage to stand alone.

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