When I look at narcissism through the vulnerability lens, I see the shame-based fear of being ordinary. I see the fear of never feeling extraordinary enough to be noticed, to be lovable, to belong, or to cultivate a sense of purpose.
BRENE BROWNThe purest form of joy comes to us in ordinary moments, and those moments can happen any place where gratitude is alive.
More Brene Brown Quotes
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We must learn how to lean into our vulnerability, stay curious, and practice courage.
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Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social disconnection.
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Be you and serve up some belonging wherever you are.
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Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.
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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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Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy – the experiences that make us the most vulnerable.
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Don’t try to win over the haters; you are not a jackass whisperer.
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Feeling and owning our own shit instead of working it out on others is key.
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I think we’re all feeling the “groundlessness” of life right now.
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Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.
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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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Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.
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We need to listen to Black women.
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Talk about your failures without apologizing.
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Surviving this crisis will take a shift in mindset, and that’s tougher than we think – especially when we’re afraid.
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