LESSON 202
Sit in the Well
Welcome back! I’m glad you’re here. Use the resources below to explore this lesson more deeply, reflect on what you’ve learned, and put it into practice.
Resources for This Lesson
watch
Watch Two Short Videos
It’s Not About the Nail uses humor to address our human need to be heard. Brené Brown’s Empathy reveals the power of connection through empathy vs sympathy.
book
People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Love, Life, Leadership
Dr. John Townsend | Book
Learn the “relational nutrients” we all need from one another—and how presence, empathy, encouragement, and truth help build stronger, healthier relationships.
Lesson Note
You don’t have to fix someone’s pain to be helpful. Sometimes the greatest gift you can offer is simply your presence. Resist the urge to fix or encourage. Sit in the well first.
Reflect & Apply
When someone you care about is struggling, what is your natural response—to fix, advise, encourage, or simply listen? What might change if you chose to sit in the well first?