Isolation Stories

Learning How to See with Brian McLaren · Nov 3, 2023 · 39m

“To be fully in the world is to believe that we can love other people and places more than we fear them.” –Gareth Higgins

Have you convinced yourself that you are better off alone? Today we're exploring the dynamics of the Isolation Story — the belief that we can avoid pain by avoiding others. As Gareth Higgins explains, “While it may not be physically violent, the Isolation Story is more than harmful, because it does two things. First, it moves us toward less connection with others, and therefore less community and support when we need it. And second, it turns life grey, where we miss out on…