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.
BRENE BROWNWhen 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.
More Brene Brown Quotes
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Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.
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Courageous leadership is a practice.
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We must be committed to getting back up and beginning again the exact same number of times that we fall, trip, or get pushed down.
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Never take yourself too seriously. Laugh, learn, keep it real.
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What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude.
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Gratitude. Remember they’re giving you their most precious resource: TIME!
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The systen is not broken. It was built this way.
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Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social disconnection.
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The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button.
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Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect.
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Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.
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Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.
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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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What we know matters but who we are matters more.
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The purest form of joy comes to us in ordinary moments, and those moments can happen any place where gratitude is alive.
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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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Vulnerability is the heart of sport. I love working with coaches and athletes.
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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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Have you ever struggled with feeling lonely – even when you’re surrounded by people you love? I have. It’s painful and confusing.
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What we know matters but who we are matters more.
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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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Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
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We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.
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You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviors.
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Vulnerability is not a victory march, it’s a cold and it’s a broken hallelujah.
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Feeling and owning our own shit instead of working it out on others is key.
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