Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

Vulnerability and shame are recurring themes throughout Brown’s works. How does she build on her prior works in Atlas of the Heart? What are her new discoveries about shame and vulnerability?

How are curiosity and courage linked throughout Atlas of the Heart? How do they manifest on a personal, corporate, and societal level?

Atlas of the Heart blends intangible and tangible realities about the emotional landscape and human experience. Brown provides examples and techniques to help the reader become more mindful and intentional. What practical advice does Brown give to supplement her broad findings about emotions?

Brown argues that everything comes down to the human desire for belonging and connection. She argues that before we belong to others, we need to belong to ourselves. Do you agree with her argument?

How does Brown use the metaphor of mapmaking throughout Atlas of the Heart? What significance does this play in her theory about belonging and meaningful connection?

Brown provides a few examples of changing her mind because of the research she was presented with. How did her research change your mind? Provide three examples from the text.

Brown argues that emotions are unavoidable and impact every area of our lives. How does understanding emotions improve our lives?

What section did you relate to the most? Provide examples that connect your life to Brown’s research findings.