Brené Brown talks about true belonging as both acknowledging the sacredness of community while still belonging deeply to yourself. Sometimes we neglect our heart or desires to better “fit” into a group identity, dimming our light or reshaping our edges to match what others expect. But true belonging is belonging in all directions—up toward the sacred, down toward our grounded values, in toward our authentic self, and out toward genuine community.
Healing communities are those that support both individual flourishing and collective growth. These are spaces where your authentic self isn’t just tolerated but celebrated, where your success doesn’t diminish others, and where the collective becomes more vibrant because each person is encouraged to shine fully.
In this powerful exploration, Paul Benedict looks deeper at how true belonging supports your personal and spiritual development, and your recovery.
