What is belonging? Why is it important? Has technology impacted our sense of belonging? How can we build a sense of belonging in our lives? As you know, we’re big fans of Brene Brown and she defines belonging as ‘the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us’. Having a sense of belonging is a human need, just like the need for food and shelter. Some find belonging in a church, some with friends, some with family, and some on Twitter or other social media. Because this yearning is so primal, we often try to acquire it by fitting in and by seeking approval, which are not only hollow substitutes for belonging, but often barriers to it. Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance. We discuss our experience of belonging and the random places that we’ve found it as well as share some practical advice about how you can build a deeper sense of belonging in your life. Enjoy listening to the third episode of our ‘Speaking honestly about… wholehearted living’ series’. 

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