Doing the next right thing in relationships starts with how we enter a room. It can mean the difference between connecting with them or comparing ourselves to them.

Fair warning, today’s episode is brought to you by some healthy self-reflection and a dash of narcissism. It's for a good cause. I hope you'll stick with me.

• Shauna Niequist
• Faith and Culture Writing Conference
• The Office (Season 5, Episode 16 "Lecture Circuit, Part 1")
• Jan Johnson
• Enneagram 4
• Guerillas of Grace: Prayer For The Battle by Ted Loder
• A Circle of Quiet by Madeleine L'Engle
• Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman
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