Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.
BRENE BROWNWe cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.
More Brene Brown Quotes
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What we know matters but who we are matters more.
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Courage is like – it’s a habitus, a habit, a virtue: You get it by courageous acts. It’s like you learn to swim by swimming. You learn courage by couraging.
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Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.
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During a time of deep uncertainty and anxiety – when many of us have struggled to be our best selves all of the time – apologizing has never been more important.
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We must learn how to lean into our vulnerability, stay curious, and practice courage.
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Connect. It’s all about collective connection. Look into their eyes.
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Nostalgia is also a dangerous form of comparison. Think about how often we compare our lives to a memory that nostalgia has so completely edited that it never really existed.
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We can’t call ourselves free or brave when we keep running from the truth.
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Shame is a tool of oppression and dehumanization. I don’t believe shame will ever be an effective social just tool.
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If you trade your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief.
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You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.
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Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
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There is no justice without accountability.
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Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting.
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Always straddling the tension and trying not to tap out.
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