"In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 85 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and lays out an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection. Over the past two decades, Brown's extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as Brown's singular skills as a researcher/storyteller, to lay out an invaluable, research-based framework that shows us that naming an experience doesn't give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, meaning, and choice. Brown shares, "I want this to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves. Even when we have no idea where we are.""-- Provided by publisher.
Table of Contents
Introduction xi
#1 Maces We Go When Things Are Uncertain or Too Much
Stress, Overwhelm, Anxiety, Worry, Avoidance, Excitement, Dread, Fear, Vulnerability
2 (14)
#2 Places We Go When We Compare
Comparison, Admiration, Reverence, Envy, Jealousy, Resentment, Schadenfreude, Freudenfreude
16 (22)
#3 Places We Go When Things Don't Go as Planned
Boredom, Disappointment, Expectations, Regret, Discouragement, Resignation, Frustration
38 (18)
#4 Places We Go When It's Beyond Us
Awe, Wonder, Confusion, Curiosity, Interest, Surprise
56 (12)
#5 Places We Go When Things Aren't What They Seem
Amusement, Bittersweetness, Nostalgia, Cognitive Dissonance, Paradox, Irony, Sarcasm
68 (20)
#6 Places We Go When We're Hurting
Anguish, Hopelessness, Despair, Sadness, Grief
88 (26)
#7 Places We Go with Others
Compassion, Pity, Empathy, Sympathy, Boundaries, Comparative Suffering
114 (18)
#8 Places We Go When We Fall Short
Shame, Self-Compassion, Perfectionism, Guilt, Humiliation, Embarrassment
132 (20)
#9 Places We Go When We Search for Connection
Belonging, Fitting In, Connection, Disconnection, Insecurity, Invisibility, Loneliness
152 (30)
#10 Places We Go When the Heart Is Open
Love, Lovelessness, Heartbreak, Trust, Self-Trust, Betrayal, Defensiveness, Flooding, Hurt
182 (20)
#11 Places We Go When Life Is Good
Joy, Happiness, Calm, Contentment, Gratitude, Foreboding Joy, Relief, Tranquility
202 (16)
#12 Places We Go When We Feel Wronged
Anger, Contempt, Disgust, Dehumanization, Hate, Self-Righteousness
218 (22)
#13 Places We Go to Self-Assess
Pride, Hubris, Humility
240 (9)
Cultivating Meaningful Connection 249 (26)
Gratitude 275 (2)
Notes