Tag Archives: Brené Brown

Being the Odd One Out

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Esther Hizsa

Finally, I thought as I placed a mat in front of our door. Now our doorway matched the other three that open onto the breezeway. We are no longer the odd one out. On a Zoom call that week, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent, Reflections, Stories | Tagged Advent, Airwolfhound, Annunciation, Brené Brown, Esther Hizsa, Henri Nouwen, Jürgen Mangelsdorf, John 15:9, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:28, Luke 3:22, Odd One Out, Puffin Island, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, The Gifts of Imperfection | 1 Comment

Offering Kindness

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Esther Hizsa

“When I read your blog I hear how much you’ve changed in the past year,” my friend said. “You’re a lot kinder to yourself.” I smiled and recalled how often I used to hear, “You’re so hard on yourself.” I … Continue reading →

Posted in compassion, Reflections, Spiritual Direction | Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, Bonnie Henry, Brené Brown, Care, Esther Hizsa, FFTs, kindness, Matthew 19:19, pxfuel, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, Tanti Ruwani | 2 Comments

Being Vulnerable

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Esther Hizsa

“How can you be so vulnerable?” readers have asked me over the years. That question makes me nervous. Am I too vulnerable? What criticism have I invited? Then I hear from these askers the most common response to my honesty: … Continue reading →

Posted in community, compassion, Poverty of Spirit, Reflections, Stories, Writing | Tagged Brené Brown, Catherine Singleton, dandelion, Downton Abbey, Esther Hizsa, Gabor Maté, Glennon Doyle, In the Shelter, Krista Tippett, Living from the Heart, Maya Angelou, On Being, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Peter Ealey, Shame, Sia, SoulStream, spiritual director Burnaby, spiritual director Vancouver, The Wisdom of Trauma, Thomas Hübl, vulnerability, Vulnerability Ted Talk | 2 Comments

Love Letters from God

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Esther Hizsa

I’m here. I love you. I don’t care if you need to stay up crying all night long, I will stay with you. If you need the medication again, go ahead and take it—I will love you through that, as … Continue reading →