Braving the Wilderness

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Across
  1. 5. Active attention to understand others, key to empathy.
  2. 7. Groups that support true belonging.
  3. 8. Brown’s phrase combining courage, openness, and authenticity.
  4. 10. The process of self-discovery and courageous belonging.
  5. 13. Personal limits that help maintain authenticity.
  6. 14. Part of Brown’s framework for building trust — doing what you say.
  7. 16. A barrier to belonging and authenticity.
  8. 18. Belief in others and yourself for meaningful connection.
  9. 20. Opposite of isolation — what Brown says we’re longing for.
  10. 23. Necessary to experience vulnerability and connection.
  11. 24. Recognizing this in everyone is key to belonging.
  12. 25. Acting consistently with your values.
  13. 27. Keeping others’ secrets — key to trust.
  14. 28. Embracing who you are without trying to fit in.
  15. 34. Giving without expecting in return, part of trust building.
  16. 36. Feeling alone despite being surrounded by others.
  17. 37. The temptation to stay safe rather than be brave.
  18. 38. How people navigate societal pressures versus self-values.
  19. 39. Politeness combined with honesty — Brown says this matters.
  20. 41. Fully engaging in moments to build real connection.
Down
  1. 1. Brown encourages us to approach others rather than hold distance.
  2. 2. Essential for courageous belonging — exposing yourself to uncertainty.
  3. 3. A metaphor for self‑discovery, risk, and courage in the book’s title.
  4. 4. Choosing not to speak can limit courage and connection.
  5. 6. A danger or trap to watch out for when trying to belong.
  6. 9. The growth that comes from vulnerability and belonging.
  7. 11. Being real and true to yourself in relationships.
  8. 12. Brown’s acronym for trust-building framework (Boundaries, Reliability, Accountability, Vault, Integrity, Nonjudgment, Generosity).
  9. 15. Owning your actions and their effects on others.
  10. 17. Vital courage quality — standing firm in your values.
  11. 19. The inner strength needed to face fear and rejection.
  12. 21. Emotional quality heightened when different people share life moments.
  13. 22. Honesty with yourself and others.
  14. 26. Avoiding harsh judgment to allow connection.
  15. 29. Recognizing and valuing differences in people and ideas.
  16. 30. A state people feel when they don’t fully belong.
  17. 31. Treating yourself and others with dignity and boundaries.
  18. 32. Seeing reality and others without distortion.
  19. 33. Being approachable and vulnerable without being weak.
  20. 35. Making room for others’ differences in community.
  21. 40. Encouragement to express what you really think.